The City of Charleston is looking for a Summer College Youth Employee in our Recreation Department - Marketing. In this role, you will work alongside marketing and communications professionals to carry out an array of marketing operations in a complex organization. 

*Applicant must be a current college student.*

• Help develop a strategic messaging calendar (social media, email blasts, reader boards, etc.) 
• Assist in conducting market research to identify service gaps, potential partners/sponsors, duplication of services, and customer preferences. 
• Create and distribute marketing materials to facilities, parks and playgrounds as needed. 
• Assist in social media, email and web marketing efforts. Help initiate a fall marketing campaign. 
• Collect quantitative and qualitative data from marketing campaigns, programs, and events.
• Assist in planning for the new addition of the spring/summer seasonal recreation guide.

• Available to work 20 hours per week for 8 weeks (June - July 2024)
• Current college student pursuing bachelor’s or master’s degree
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient with computers and software applications including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Adobe (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop). 
• Familiar with website editing, graphic design and photography.