Communications and Events Coordinator (Internship)

Position Title: Communications and Events Coordinator (Internship)

Location: Hybrid (Remote/Boyne City, MI)

Reports To: President & CEO

Direct Reports: No direct reports

Employment Type: Entry Level; Hourly, Non-exempt

About Us:

Northern Lakes Economic Alliance (NLEA) is a 501(c)(3) regional economic development organization with a four-county service area: Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, and Emmet counties. Our mission is to drive economic resiliency by ensuring the resources, infrastructure, and policies exist to fuel business growth and community prosperity.

Position Summary:

NLEA is seeking one or more college student(s) and/or recent graduate(s) passionate about Northern Lower Michigan to work as paid intern(s).

The Communications and Events Coordinator internship position will be responsible for supporting NLEA’s communications, marketing, and events. We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented individual to help advance our organization’s mission through engaging social media, newsletter, website, and printed content. Additionally, this position will support NLEA’s Choose the North talent retention and attraction campaign. We will consider both part-time and full-time employment. This is a temporary grant-funded position. Employment is not guaranteed beyond December 31, 2025.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop written content and graphics for NLEA social media accounts, website, presentations, and newsletter.
• Develop marketing materials for NLEA events.
• Manage a marketing calendar of events, NLEA press releases, social media content, and more.
• Support the planning and execution of all NLEA virtual and in-person events, adhering to deadlines and budgets.
• Develop event materials, manage printing and shipping of materials (e.g. programs and signage), adhering to event deadlines and budgets.
• This position may include additional duties as assigned by the NLEA President.

Qualifications:

• Alignment with organizational values: Mission-Driven, Forward-Thinking and Acting; Visible, Good Partner, Accountable, Resourceful, Team-Oriented, Professional, Expert.
• 1-2 years of experience relevant professional experience and/or education.
• Currently enrolled in college courses or recently graduated.
• A clear and courteous communication style when working with various audiences;
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking abilities;
• Exceptional attention to detail, meeting tight deadlines, and working well under pressure while maintaining a customer-service oriented attitude;
• Strong, proactive problem-solving skills, especially when it comes to troubleshooting logistical issues and technical difficulties;
• Strong interpersonal skills that embody collaboration and a team-oriented approach
• Willingness to think creatively, ask questions, and share ideas;
• Experience working with graphic design tools like Canva, social media, and websites;
• Strong writing and/or copyediting ability is preferred;
• Background or interest in community or economic development is a plus;
• Willingness to travel domestically for meetings and events, and work evenings and weekends.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, carry, and move items up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, sit, and walk frequently.
• Ability to balance, stoop, bend, and twist.
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms frequently.
• Ability to adjust focus and have close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception (with or without corrective lenses).

Application Process:

The application process is open beginning April 7, 2025 and applicants will be considered on a rolling basis. Applicants should submit their resume and cover letter to careers@northernlakes.net

Reasonable Accommodation Statement:

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the physical demands and each essential function of this position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. Regular and dependable attendance for work (excluding excused absences and periods of approved leave) is an essential function of the job and must be maintained to be successful. Reasonable accommodations that do not cause undue hardship or direct threat may be provided to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform essential functions. Employees who wish to request an accommodation or assistance are responsible for notifying the NLEA President of their request and engaging in interactive communication with the NLEA to determine available options.

Northern Lakes Economic Alliance (NLEA) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of: race and traits historically associated with race (like hair texture and protective hairstyles); color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; marital status; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; disability; political affiliation; citizenship status; uniform service member status; height; weight; or any other protected class under applicable federal, state, or local law.