• Job Description

  Req#: 1448
  Position Type:
  Internship/ Community Engagement Intern
  
  
  Date Posted:
  4/29/2025
  
  
  Location:
  Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 Executive
  
  
  Assist in creating, editing, and publishing video content for various platforms, including social media, newsletters, and agency events.
  Assist in organizing community outreach events, workshops, and meetings.
  Collaborate on marketing and communication initiatives to increase visibility and public engagement.
  Draft written content such as press releases, social media posts, and newsletters.
  Capture and report engagement metrics for digital campaigns and outreach efforts.
  Support the development of digital content strategies alongside the Community Engagement Specialist.
  Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Community Engagement team.
  Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a closely related field.
  Strong skills in video production and editing (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or similar tools).
  Experience in community engagement, outreach, or a similar role.
  Strong communication, creativity, and interpersonal skills.
  Current and acceptable clearances: Act 34 (PA State Police), Act 151 (PA Child Abuse History), Act 114 (PDE Fingerprinting), PDE6004 (Arrest & Conviction), and Act 168 (PA Sexual Misconduct background).
  Upon hire, all new employees must obtain a certificate of medical examination as well as a tuberculosis test as required under Chapter 14 of the Public School Code, 24 P.S. §§14-1416, 14-1418; 22 PA Code §49.12(b) (regarding education); and 28 Pa Code §23.44 (regarding health and safety).
  Must be able to work independently and follow-through to completion of all assigned tasks; manage multiple tasks; be able to interpret, analyze, and problem solve across all areas of assigned responsibilities effectively and efficiently. Must be able to converse and interact with individuals with diverse levels of education and abilities.
  Ability to cooperate and collaborate with others, and establish and maintain credible relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  Passion for education and community development
  Proficiency in using social media and other digital communication tools
  Proficient organizational skills and attention to detail
  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  Ability to exercise good judgment
  Proficiency across a wide variety of technologies for productivity, presentations, and virtual collaborations and meetings, including organization-specific software and technology.
  Ability to remain in a stationary position for an extended period of time
  Ability to move about various work environments
  Ability to position self to manage and retrieve various job materials and supplies
  Ability to push, pull, move, and lift up to 25 pounds
  Ability to operate a computer for extended periods and other office equipment as needed and work-related
  Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand and exchange information with others in a variety of ways for understanding.
  Must be able to interpret, analyze, and problem solve. Must be able to read and understand complex documents relating to federal, state, and local mandates as well as materials relating to education.
  Ability and willingness to travel as necessary to fulfill job duties and requirements
  Community Engagement Intern
  
  Location: As assigned by administration
  Reports to: Director of Curriculum Innovation
  Terms: Temporary
  Labor Status: Non-Exempt
  Certification: Non-Certificated
  
  Company Overview:
  The Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 (AIU8) is one of the 29 intermediate units that provides a vast array of services for member school districts, including student services, training and technical assistance, online learning, and customized programs and services. IU8 includes four counties comprised of 35 school districts (approximately 98 schools) and five Career Technical Centers. Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 serves approximately 47,000 students across four counties within 3500 square miles. Our service area includes four counties: Blair, Somerset, Bedford, and Cambria. We have five different office locations within our service area: Altoona, Duncansville, Ebensburg, Richland, and Somerset. AIU8 has opportunities for everyone, and our service area offers a broad range of living environments from rural to more densely populated city areas.
  
  Job Summary:
  The Community Engagement Intern will support the Community Engagement Specialist in fostering relationships with school districts, local communities, and stakeholders. This part-time, temporary internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in multimedia content creation, public relations, and community outreach in an educational nonprofit setting. The intern will assist with producing engaging video content and supporting community engagement strategies.
  
  Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist in creating, editing, and publishing video content for various platforms, including social media, newsletters, and agency events.
  • Assist in organizing community outreach events, workshops, and meetings.
  • Collaborate on marketing and communication initiatives to increase visibility and public engagement.
  • Draft written content such as press releases, social media posts, and newsletters.
  • Capture and report engagement metrics for digital campaigns and outreach efforts.
  • Support the development of digital content strategies alongside the Community Engagement Specialist.
  • Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Community Engagement team.
  
  Requirements:
  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a closely related field.
  • Strong skills in video production and editing (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or similar tools).
  • Experience in community engagement, outreach, or a similar role.
  • Strong communication, creativity, and interpersonal skills.
  • Current and acceptable clearances: Act 34 (PA State Police), Act 151 (PA Child Abuse History), Act 114 (PDE Fingerprinting), PDE6004 (Arrest & Conviction), and Act 168 (PA Sexual Misconduct background).
  • Upon hire, all new employees must obtain a certificate of medical examination as well as a tuberculosis test as required under Chapter 14 of the Public School Code, 24 P.S. §§14-1416, 14-1418; 22 PA Code §49.12(b) (regarding education); and 28 Pa Code §23.44 (regarding health and safety).
  • Must be able to work independently and follow-through to completion of all assigned tasks; manage multiple tasks; be able to interpret, analyze, and problem solve across all areas of assigned responsibilities effectively and efficiently. Must be able to converse and interact with individuals with diverse levels of education and abilities.
  
  Desired Qualifications:
  • Ability to cooperate and collaborate with others, and establish and maintain credible relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Passion for education and community development
  • Proficiency in using social media and other digital communication tools
  • Proficient organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to exercise good judgment
  • Proficiency across a wide variety of technologies for productivity, presentations, and virtual collaborations and meetings, including organization-specific software and technology.
  The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice
  
  Work Environment and Physical Demands:
  The internship will primarily take place at the IU8 Executive Office in Altoona, PA, with occasional travel to local schools, community sites, and other assigned locations within our four-county region.
  
  The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  
  • Ability to remain in a stationary position for an extended period of time
  • Ability to move about various work environments
  • Ability to position self to manage and retrieve various job materials and supplies
  • Ability to push, pull, move, and lift up to 25 pounds
  • Ability to operate a computer for extended periods and other office equipment as needed and work-related
  • Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand and exchange information with others in a variety of ways for understanding.
  • Must be able to interpret, analyze, and problem solve. Must be able to read and understand complex documents relating to federal, state, and local mandates as well as materials relating to education.
  • Ability and willingness to travel as necessary to fulfill job duties and requirements
  
  The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 Human Resources Manager of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required.
  
  How to Apply: Online at: https://www.applitrack.com/aiu08/onlineapp/
  Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 is an equal opportunity employer.
  
  
  
  

• About the company

  It is the mission of the Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 to provide a broad range of quality educational and support services through continuous innovation.

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