CONIFER’S 2025 SUMMER INTERNSHIP- Marketing and Communications Intern, Rochester, NY

Rochester, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1000+University+Ave+Suite+500+Rochester+NY+USA+14607)

Job Type

Internship

Description

Conifer’s summer internship kicks off on June 3rd with a special two-day event for all our interns in the Northeast, located at our Corporate Offices in Rochester NY. Our orientation will provide our summer interns with exposure and engagement to our various corporate functions and departments, as well as professional development training to enhance the summer internship experience.

About Conifer:

Conifer Realty, LLC is a dynamic, vertically integrated organization that creates and manages high-quality affordable and work-force housing. Conifer is devoted to growth, to innovation and being a best -in -class developer.

Conifer has a 45-year investment and development history with over 15,000 units owned and managed today. Along with its affiliate, Conifer is one of the Top 20 owners in the nation. We currently have an East Coast portfolio and are looking to rapidly expand. At the heart of Conifer is an experienced team of more than 500 highly skilled and passionate professionals. The team’s demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit has secured our leadership role in the affordable housing industry.

Visit Conifer's website to understand our history, mission, and values at link:https://coniferllc.com/

2024 Conifer Intern's TestimonialStream

OVERVIEW

We are seeking an intern that is attentive to detail, efficient at multitasking while remaining organized, a resourceful creative problem solver while possessing strong interpersonal, oral, written capabilities with a passion for storytelling.

RESPONSIBILITIES will include but not be limited to:

The Marketing and Communication Intern will assist the Marketing team with the following responsibilities:

• Internal outreach to community partners to identify positive Conifer stories

• Drafting of news releases/media pitches/internal stories/social media copy

• Collaborate on enhancing media outreach list -- Research media outlets/key local influencers for existing and emerg-ing markets

• Manage media activity for groundbreaking/ribbon-cutting events

• Assist with development of crisis communications plan

• Maintain and update Conifer Online Newsroom

• Research social media trends and tools

• Other projects as time permits

• Current enrollment in a degree program at an accredited college or university, ideally entering Junior or Senior year, studying communications, marketing, graphic design, public relations, or a related field.

• Experience or relevant coursework in areas such as media relations, content development, social media management, or writing.

EDUCATION/TRAINING

• Seeking a bachelor’s degree in marketing, communication and or business preferred.

• Advanced degree or coursework in progress for marketing and or communication.

• Minimum High School Diploma/GED Equivalent required.

EXPERIENCE

• Prior customer service experience helpful with ability to interact with all levels of the organization and outside vendors, contractors, and community representatives.

• Proficient MS Office Suite skills (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience.

• Accurate data entry and proofreading skills.

• Content development with a passion for storytelling

SKILLS

• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

• Excellent customer service skills to interact with all employees, visitors, contractors, vendors, community representatives.

• Strong work ethic with eagerness to learn and take on new responsibilities.

• Proactive - ability to “think out the box.”

• Excellent organizational and time management skills to meet required deadlines.

• Adaptable – flexibility to change projects quickly and adjust to change.

• Able to work independently as well as support a team.

• Resourceful; excellent problem-solving skills.

• Outgoing, friendly – willing to assist immediately when called on.

• Business Professional with excellent business judgment; project a professional image at all times.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The hourly range for this position is $18.00 for an Undergraduate Candidate and $22.00-25.00 for a Graduate Candidate The actual compensation may vary depending on a wide range of factors, including experience, skills, qualifications, certifications, location, etc. This range also does not include additional forms of compensation such as bonuses.

APPLY TODAYvia our website link: http://www.careersatconifer.comto complete our application process and attach your resume. You will hear directly from the hiring manager on next steps in the process. Thank you for your interest in joining the Conifer Team!

Conifer Realty LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran.