Decatur - Employee & Community Relations - Internship

Employee & Community Relations Intern

The Employee & Community Relations Intern is responsible for assisting our Employee & Community Relations Coordinator to foster positive relationships between our employees and the community. This role includes seeking out non-profit partnerships, coordinating employee volunteer activities, managing social media content related to community engagement, overseeing our online reputation, and supporting employee engagement initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, experience in community relations and event planning, and the ability to effectively manage multiple projects and events simultaneously.

Fostering Positive Relationships

The Employee & Community Relations Team is responsible for fostering positive relationships between our employees and the community, utilizing strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills to develop meaningful partnerships that are mutually beneficial and supportive.

Proactive Partnership Development

The Team proactively seeks out non-profit organizations, initiatives, and events for partnership, aligning their missions with those of our company and the Long-Lewis Foundation. Preferred partnerships are those where employees can actively volunteer and participate. The Team strives to develop and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, nonprofit organizations, and other stakeholders to maximize community impact.

Employee Volunteerism Coordination

The Team focuses on encouraging and coordinating employee volunteerism and participation, which plays a pivotal role in elevating employee satisfaction and enhancing the organization's reputation. This includes planning, organizing, and executing multiple volunteer and community events simultaneously while effectively communicating event details to keep employees engaged and excited about upcoming opportunities.

Event Representation

The Team represents our company at all partnership and charitable events, ensuring that employees gain a first-hand understanding of the value and rewards of volunteerism. The goal is for the community to see our employees actively serving rather than just providing financial support.

Social Media Content Management

The Team is the driving force for providing social media content, meeting regularly with the Corporate Social Media Coordinator to review and collaborate on upcoming posts, giveaways, and engagement. He/She helps create and coordinate engaging content across social media platforms, ensuring content is personable, relevant, engaging, and promotional while reflecting our commitment to community action and employee participation.

Collaboration with Internal Teams

The Team collaborates with both the Corporate Employee Relations Manager and Community Relations Manager, as well as other team members, to explore new and creative ways to give back to our communities beyond sponsor ships and volunteering with other non-profits. This collaboration ensures a unified approach to community engagement and employee involvement.

Student of Communications, Public Relations, Human Resources, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field preferred

Experience in community relations, employee engagement, volunteer coordination, event planning, or a related role

Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills

Experience managing social media platforms and creating engaging content

Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple events simultaneously

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook