The Maryland Agricultural Resource Council (MARC) seeks two summer interns. MARC is a 501c(3) non-profit trade organization, organized for the benefit of the citizens of Maryland to enhance the rural economy and to foster conservation of agricultural and natural resources through educational and technical services. The position will report to the organization\u2019s executive director.<\/p>\n
The internship is unpaid and interns are expected to work on-site for at least 8-10 hours each week. MARC\u2019s office is located on the 150-acre Baltimore County Center for Maryland Agriculture and Farm Park, on Shawan Road, one mile west of I-83 exit 20B and across from the Oregon Ridge Park. Some duties may be performed out of the office, but interns will benefit from the collaborative work environment.<\/p>\n
This internship will provide a valuable learning experience with a variety of tasks and educational activities.<\/p>\n
DUTIES <\/b>Communications:<\/b>
\n\u2022 Creating a web-based calendar, tracking statewide agricultural events and trainings.
\n\u2022 Developing a current press list.
\n\u2022 Creating a monthly e-newsletter to be distributed to our membership.
\n\u2022 Attend MARC Board meetings and MARC Executive Committee meetings.<\/p>\n
Public Relations:<\/b>
\n\u2022 Helping to get our new website launched and keeping it up to date.
\n\u2022 Designing and overseeing a social media framework that will work for MARC long-term.
\n\u2022 Providing occasional online maintenance.
\n\u2022 Assisting in managing MARC\u2019s fundraisers, special events and festivals.<\/p>\n
Requirements. Successful candidates will have willingness to learn public relations professional skills and strategies, and:<\/b>
\n\u2022 Have excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills;
\n\u2022 Be punctual;
\n\u2022 Respect deadlines;
\n\u2022 Be a self starter and be proactive;
\n\u2022 Be able to work in a goal-oriented environment;
\n\u2022 Be a strategic and creative thinker;
\n\u2022 Have extreme attention to detail.<\/p>\n