Katherine Olives
If you're a CCNY student looking to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, you're in luck! We're hiring for three internship positions–a Social Media Intern, a Graphic Design Intern, and an Email Marketing Intern–this summer. You can see all the job descriptions below, as well as details on how to apply.
**This position has been filled for the summer** POSITION #1: Social Media Intern
Position Summary:
The Social Media Intern will assist in the production and implementation of our social media marketing activities, and provide administrative and other communications support as needed. In this role youll increase the visibility for Zahn Innovation Center both on campus at CCNY and within the NYC startup space.
About the Zahn Innovation Center:
The Zahn Innovation Center is a startup incubator that nurtures entrepreneurial initiatives at the City College of New York, providing students with the tools they need to transform their ideas into sustainable ventures. The Center offers support for both technology-enabled startups and social impact ventures. The Center provides co-working spaces, as well as mentorship, workshops, academic classes, and expert pro-bono services. The Center also provides a wide range of prototyping capabilities for technology and hardware-based startups, including 3D printing, laser cutting, and machining.
Essential Functions:
- Strategize, craft, and execute content for all platforms, including Instagram (including stories), Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube
- Collaborate with the team to understand how and what we communicate to each audience
- Create & keep a content calendar
- Use innovative tactics to grow & engage our social media audiences
- Serve as a brand ambassador for the Zahn Center & seek out stories to share amongst our community
- Use data to optimize our social media marketing
Position Requirements & Qualities:
- Experience with Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube
- Creative problem-solver able to get things done quickly, efficiently, and accurately
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills & interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational, time management and project management skills, with the energy and flexibility to shift from creative to administrative projects as needed
- A good storyteller with a strong eye for detail
- Highly motivated, energetic and enthusiastic self-starter
- Comfortable working as a collaborative partner on a small team
- Must be able to work within deadlines
To apply, email katherine@zahncenternyc.com with your resume and cover letter, as well as links to your personal social media pages and any that you might manage.
POSITION #2: Graphic Design/Website Intern
Position Summary:
The Graphic Design Intern will design & develop high-quality, visually attractive, clear, and engaging graphic communications for print and digital channels. This position will also assist in managing & optimizing our website. In this role youll increase the visibility for Zahn Innovation Center both on campus at CCNY and within the NYC startup space. The position will have a strong focus on event marketing and recruitment for our various programs (an annual Startup Competition with a Demo Day & Finale, our Accelerator, the MakerLab Apprentice Program, our Zahn Innovation Summit, as well as Hackathons, Workshops, Speaker Series, and more).
About the Zahn Innovation Center:
The Zahn Innovation Center is a startup incubator that nurtures entrepreneurial initiatives at the City College of New York, providing students with the tools they need to transform their ideas into sustainable ventures. The Center offers support for both technology-enabled startups and social impact ventures. The Center provides co-working spaces, as well as mentorship, workshops, academic classes, and expert pro-bono services. The Center also provides a wide range of prototyping capabilities for technology and hardware-based startups, including 3D printing, laser cutting, and machining.
Essential Functions:
- Design & develop graphic communications for print & digital channels
- Design social media/website images, web ads, infographics, signs, brochures, flyers, and other promotional materials
- Adhere to brand guidelines and design/font standards
- Work closely with the team to design our e-newsletter & email marketing campaigns, and collaborate on social media content (visuals)
- Design and maintain new website pages
- Work closely with our team to translate messaging concepts into marketing materials
Position Requirements & Qualities:
- Proficient in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator & Photoshop and/or other common design applications (having a computer with access to these is a plus!)
- Proficient in WordPress and/or other common website applications
- Must be able to work within deadlines
- Creative problem-solver able to get things done quickly, efficiently, and accurately
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills & interpersonal skills
- A good storyteller with a strong eye for detail
- Highly motivated, energetic and enthusiastic self-starter
- Comfortable working as a collaborative partner on a small team
To apply, email katherine@zahncenternyc.com with your resume and cover letter, as well as a portfolio of your designs.
POSITION #3: Email Marketing Intern
Position Summary:
The Email Marketing Intern will assist in the production and implementation of our email marketing activities, and provide administrative and other communications support as needed. In this role youll increase the visibility for Zahn Innovation Center both on campus at CCNY and within the NYC startup space. The position will have a strong focus on event marketing and recruitment for our various programs (an annual Startup Competition with a Demo Day & Finale, our Accelerator, the MakerLab Apprentice Program, our Zahn Innovation Summit, as well as Hackathons, Workshops, Speaker Series, and more).
About the Zahn Innovation Center:
The Zahn Innovation Center is a startup incubator that nurtures entrepreneurial initiatives at the City College of New York, providing students with the tools they need to transform their ideas into sustainable ventures. The Center offers support for both technology-enabled startups and social impact ventures. The Center provides co-working spaces, as well as mentorship, workshops, academic classes, and expert pro-bono services. The Center also provides a wide range of prototyping capabilities for technology and hardware-based startups, including 3D printing, laser cutting, and machining.
Essential Functions:
- Strategize, craft, and execute content for our monthly newsletter, as well as assist staff with email marketing/invitations for events & programs
- Collaborate with the team to understand how and what we communicate to each audience, and keep our brand voice consistent
- Create & keep a content calendar
- Work closely with the Design Intern to craft visuals to enhance our email marketing
- Maintain a rapid response time to email inquiries & keep a professional, but energetic tone in all correspondence
Position Requirements & Qualities:
- Familiar with Mailchimp or other common email marketing applications
- Must be able to work within deadlines
- Creative problem-solver able to get things done quickly, efficiently, and accurately
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills & interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational, time management and project management skills, with the energy and flexibility to shift from creative to administrative projects as needed
- A good storyteller with a strong eye for detail
- Highly motivated, energetic and enthusiastic self-starter
- Comfortable working as a collaborative partner on a small team
- Must be able to work within deadlines & shift from project to project
- Customer service experience is a plus!
To apply, email katherine@zahncenternyc.com with your resume and cover letter, as well as a one-page writing sample.