Application process open to current University of Scranton Students:

Gain valuable experience by assisting the SBDC with center marketing and small business consulting! You'll be assisting the SBDC team in helping small business clients craft their marketing strategies and maintaining the digital presence for The University of Scranton SBDC. 

The University of Scranton Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides consulting and training to businesses of an 8-county region of northeastern Pennsylvania. Part of a nationally-accredited network, the SBDC is located on The University of Scranton campus.

This is a hybrid opportunity with some in-person work as well as remote work, depending on the student's schedule, office availability and current health & safety guidelines. 

www.scrantonsbdc.com

Logistics:

• Spring 2023, Early February start, 10-12 weeks
• This is a hybrid internship with remote and some in-person work
• 10-20 hours per week / $10/hour

* 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:

• Must be a current University of Scranton student, enrolled in classes for the Spring semester
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the digital media landscape, including various social media platforms (including, but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, LinkedIn)
• Experience conducting library and internet research
• Experience with Microsoft applications, basic photo, and video editing software/apps, and design tools/apps such as Canva
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Graphic design or video-editing skills are a plus, but not required

Projects:

Develop your marketing skills by:

Working with SBDC consultants to assist start-ups and growing businesses

• Reviewing business plans, assisting with marketing research
• Completing competitive, industry, and trend analysis
• Pinpointing areas for marketing improvement in existing businesses impacted by the global pandemic
• Identifying social media strategy and suggesting professional content
• Incorporating client goals, along with the above research and analysis into a team development of practical marketing plans/strategies for area businesses

Assisting with SBDC marketing and social media efforts

• Assisting the team with maintaining the digital presence for The University of Scranton SBDC on various social media and digital platforms
• Providing help with sourcing, creating and publishing relevant content and developing ideas
• Helping to promote the Small Business Internship Initiative as a Student Ambassador