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At Mt. Crescent, now owned and operated by Pottawattamie County Conservation and the Pottawattamie County Conservation Board, we pride ourselves on providing an unforgettable winter experience for guests. We're looking for a creative and enthusiastic Social Media Strategist & Content Creator Intern to help showcase the excitement, beauty, and culture of Mt. Crescent across various digital platforms. This is a seasonal position of up to 20 hours per week that runs from approximately December through March.
This position will work directly with the Mt. Crescent Ski Area Site Manager and the Promotions & Outreach Coordinator to execute content and plans for Mt. Crescent Ski Area and other Pottawattamie Conservation parks.
Responsibilities will include: Creating visual content for social media channels with a heavy emphasis on video, developing and executing promotional plans, building a social media strategy and goals, and analyzing post-performance data to inform decision-making.
Interested applicants are required to submit a Resume with Cover Letter, along with their application.Create marketing content and promotional plans to be shared with the Site Manager and Promotions & Outreach Coordinator. To include but not limited to: video, photo, copy, graphic design/flyers, and digital and print advertising.
Monitor content and respond to comments and messages as instructed by the Site Manager and Promotions & Outreach Coordinator.
Analyze data, provide bi-weekly reporting, and leverage data to inform social media strategy.
Be well-informed of all ski resort information and work closely with other departments to collaborate on coverage of programs and special events.
Always provide excellent customer service, even when the work environment may become stressful and business levels are higher than average.
Effectively interact with all management staff and co-workers across all departments to support progress toward the overall organizational goals and objectives.
Acknowledge and act on guest needs and staff needs.
Look for and discuss ways to improve service to guests.
Ability to apply and incorporate guidance and directives from Site Manager and Promotions and Outreach Coordinator
1-2 years of experience working in the marketing, communications, photography, or videography industry, or equivalent education experience.
General knowledge of, and ability to manage social media and scheduling, websites, and photography and videography editing tools.
General knowledge of graphic design and photography/videography basics including the rule of thirds, white space, panning, etc.
Ability to leverage marketing trends to benefit the organization.
Ability to respectfully and professionally communicate with the public in person and online.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to understand and follow both oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and good rapport with individuals of all ages including supervisors, colleagues, children, and the public.
Ability to work both indoors and outdoors.
Ability to use Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be eighteen (18) years old at the time of hire.
Special Qualifications
Preference for candidates with 2 or more years of experience in marketing, branded social media, communications, photography, and/or videography.Preference for candidates pursuing a career in marketing, communications, photography, and/or videography.
Must be reliable and punctual and have own transportation.
Work well under pressure, ability to follow policies and procedures, demonstrates ability to work as a team and can foster a positive, fun, and safe work environment.
Flexibility to work during evenings, weekends, and holidays.
