Simplex Homes/Industries is a modern, nationally-recognized leader in modular construction, concentrating on building the highest possible quality modular structures, from homes to commercial space. Ranging from professional office space to light industrial buildings, first homes to dream homes, Simplex is a family-owned business and large employer in Northeast Pennsylvania. Simplex’ management team and craftsmen are among the most experienced in the industry, many having been with the business almost since its founding over 5 decades ago.

As the Social Media Marketing Intern, you’ll gain an understanding of the operations of a Sales department and be mentored by the department manager. Focused on support and learning, you’ll enhance your digital marketing experience and get a great glimpse of overall Simplex operations!

www.simplexhomes.com

Logistics:

• Summer 2022, June-August
• 25-30 hours per week, 10 weeks
• $12/hour
• On-site internship at business location in Scranton (Lackawanna County, PA)

* Requirement: Students are required to check with their college/university career development office to find out if any guidelines, must be followed and/or requirements must be met for the internship (health & safety, academic or other), by the student and/or the small business host.

Qualifications:

• Coursework and some experience in Marketing, Graphic Design, Business or Communications
• Strong social media platform skills: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, others
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strategic thinker with creative ideas
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Windows
• Interest in entrepreneurship

Projects:

Gain an understanding of how the Sales department works, with great mentoring!

• Develop recommendations and contribute to a plan for social media marketing growth - incorporating business sales approach, markets, goals, and timeline.
• Connect traditional advertising with social media platform marketing, working as a team with Sales leadership and outside marketing agencies.
• Grow social media platform hits, follows, likes, traffic, and connections through creating content, scheduling posts, and building relationships with current and new customers and the general public.
• Assist in a market strategy and promotion of Simplex’s 50th anniversary