Deadline: August 20 by 11:59pm
For undergraduates and graduate students in good academic standing and recent graduates
The STEAM Team intern will assist in the development and execution of its forthcoming season’s publicity plans and in the execution of daily team tasks. As a STEAM Team member, you will work most often “behind the scenes” as opposed to directly serving youth or students. You will be a part of problem-solving, researching, connecting, documenting, troubleshooting, and coordinating in an effort to improve, expand, and amplify the reach and impact of Drew educators, systems, and community partners.
Length: September 4 – December 14, 2018 (work from home required school break weeks of October 8
– 12 and November 19 – 23)
Contact: Courtney Bryant, teacherbryant@gmail.com
Location: Drew Charter School |300 East Lake Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30317
JOB DESCRIPTION
This is an unpaid position.
Drew Charter’s STEAM Team seeks an intern to assist in the development and execution of its forthcoming season’s publicity plans and in the execution of daily team tasks. As a STEAM Team member, you will work most often "behind the scenes" as opposed to directly serving youth or students. You will be a part of problem-solving, researching, connecting, documenting, troubleshooting, and coordinating in an effort to improve, expand, and amplify the reach and impact of Drew educators, systems, and community partners. Responsibilities are commensurate with experience and skill, but may include the following:
● Generate publicity via written articles for local publication as well as web copy for the STEAM at Drew website and create advertisements for STEAM Events
● Attend and take notes on STEAM event meetings
● Answer emails and inquiries related to STEAM events from vendors, community members, parents, and staff as necessary
● Draft social media and website copy
● Secure and curate information for the STEAM at Drew website. Tasks will include blog posts, photo uploads and layouts, publishing project guides and event recaps, authoring tutorials or resource materials
● Draft narrative material for reporting or documentation efforts.
● Conceptualize and mock-up marketing materials
● Perform their tasks as needed
REQUIRED WORK SCHEDULE
September 4 – December 14, 2018 (work from home required school break weeks of October 8 – 12 and November 19 – 23)
Preferred work hours are between 8:00am – 4:00pm
10 – 19 hours per week
Specific number of hours and work days will be
determined by intern and supervisor.
APPLICANT QUALIFICATIONS
● Background in marketing, publishing, public relations, communications, English, writing, or journalism preferred but not required
● Current students, recent graduates, and grad students may apply.
● Interns should be strong writers, creative thinkers, extremely self-motivated, and interested in pursuing a career in, marketing, publicity, education, or the nonprofit sector.
Preferred:
● Social media experience
● Blogging experience
● Marketing experience
● PR experience
● An interest in education
● Graphic Design skill
INTERNSHIP REGISTRATION FOR CURRENT GEORGIA TECH STUDENTS
If this internship aligns with your major, you can register the experience through the GT Center for
Career Discovery and Development (C2D2) and earn audit credit hours and transcript designation if you
are a current GT student. To obtain a permit, contact the appropriate career advisor by your major.
http://career.gatech.edu/internships/registration
TO APPLY
Send resume, transcript, and cover letter to:
Courtney Bryant, STEAM Coordinator, Drew Charter School, teacherbryant@gmail.com
QUESTIONS OR WANT HELP WITH YOUR APPLICATION?
Contact Susan Belmonte, Georgia Tech Pre-Teaching Advisor, sbelmonte@gatech.edu
