Marketing & Community Relations Intern

The Lincoln Airport Authority is looking for two enthusiastic interns to support our Marketing & Community Relations team. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in marketing, communications, and community engagement within the aviation industry. We are hiring for two internship opportunities:

1. Summer Only – May through August (or until school resumes)
2. Year-Long Internship

Details:

• Pay: $17.31 per hour
• Hours: Flexible schedule, with each intern working approximately 10-15 hours per week

If you’re interested, please submit a cover letter along with your application and resume, indicating which internship you are applying for. We look forward to welcoming passionate candidates eager to help share the Lincoln Airport’s story with the community!

Introduction

• The Marketing and Community Relations Intern will gain knowledge of and experience with community outreach practices; learn and develop skills in event planning and communications likely to include creative content planning, storyboard development, direction of video editing, social media content, and development of communications content. 

Essential Functions

• Develop social media posts and calendar.
• Assist with event planning and execution for local events.
• Perform website updates when applicable. 
• Complete a marketing/communication project over the summer that will be agreed upon by both the intern and Director of Communication.
• Assist in writing content for the website, Strictly Business, and news stories. 
• Assist with video and photography projects needed by Lincoln Airport Authority. 
• Assist in the collection of customer feedback and analyzing data for customer surveys.
• Attend applicable staff, stakeholder, and vendor meetings when available.
• Reliable, punctual attendance is a crucial function of the position.
• Other duties, tasks, and responsibilities may be assigned at any time.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good communication skills with the ability to think independently and creatively. 
• Prior social media experience is required. 
• Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office. 
• Basic knowledge of graphic design software and/or photography/videography experience. 
• Must speak with clarity, and read and write English fluently.

Education & Experience

• Intern must be a junior or senior in College in a related field, at the time of the internship. 

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, see, talk, see and hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.

Safety Requirements

• Adherence to standards established in the LAA Employee Handbook, Policy Directives, Airport Rules and Regulations, and Standard Operating Procedures, and all other established safety requirements applicable to the position is required.  

Work Environment

• This is an office environment having computers, printers, telecommunication tools, desks, file cabinets & storage areas. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Condition of Employment

• The employee is required to meet the essential functions, skills, abilities, etc. listed in this document. The employee must be at least 18 years of age. Successful completion of a pre-employment reference check, DMV check, drug screening, criminal history check, and other requirements as per Lincoln Airport Authority policy. Any associated costs for the screenings will be covered by the Lincoln Airport Authority. 

Summary

• This job description should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals shall be expected to perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or provide relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.