Marketing Intern - Communications, Community Relations and Events - Lincoln, NE

Intern

Part-time

Ameritas is looking for a Marketing Intern - Communications, Community Relations and Events to drive the business by assisting the team in the development, production and implementation of the Company's corporate relations both internally and externally as the champion for ensuring the Company's brand is properly and consistently articulated in written and digital communications. Most of the work involves processing and tracking sponsorships, although some writing and other projects may be included.

At Ameritas, our mission is Fulfilling Life. We do that in many ways, but especially by helping people invest in themselves by offering trusted financial products and advice. Because we believe everyone should be happy, healthy, and financially secure, we work hard to provide trusted financial products and valued guidance, including individual life and disability insurance, employee benefits, retirement planning, investments, and wealth management services.

This internship will begin in May 2025. This is a hybrid role working partially in-office and partially from home.

What you do

• Communications:




• Assist with executing internal communications plans, including conducting research, gathering photos, and writing articles




• Community Relations:




• Connect and collaborate with local nonprofit organizations and their staff
• Assist with community sponsorship messaging, tracking, research and planning
• Process and track donation budgets
• Manage community relations databases using Ameritas' digital platform




• Events:




• Assist with event logistics, metrics and record keeping
• Contribute to meeting planning and the creation of event registration sites

What you bring

• Enrolled in a college program at least part-time for the entire course of the internship studying Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, or another related field.
• Able to fulfill a year-round commitment - part-time (PT) during the academic school year and full-time (FT) during the summer




• PT includes 10-20 hours a week
• FT includes 30-40 hours a week




• Strong oral and writing skills
• Ability to adapt to change, possess strong relationship-building skills and take initiative
• Interest in organizational communication, community relations and event planning
• Ability to ask questions and write accurately about the business
• Sense of urgency and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

What we offer

• Our company motto is "Fulfilling Life" and we take that job seriously, with a heavy commitment to volunteering and community support, employee well-being, and providing quality products and services that help our customers create a brighter future
• Being a mutual-based organization, the return on our investment goes back into the company, to benefit our members/customers
• We're committed to professional development, opportunity, inclusion, and diversity. Team building and collaboration are also priorities

This internship is benefits ineligible.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Ameritas has a reputation as a company that cares, and because everyone should feel safe bringing their authentic, whole self to work, we're committed to an inclusive culture and diverse workplace, enriched by our individual differences. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that hires based on qualifications, positive attitude, and exemplary work ethic, regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

The pay range posted reflects a nationwide minimum to maximum covering all potential locations where the position may be filled. The final determination on pay for any position will be based on multiple factors including role, work location, skill set, and candidate level of experience to ensure pay equity within the organization.

Pay Range Pay Range

The estimated pay range for this job. Disclosing pay information promotes competitive and equitable pay.

The actual pay rate will depend on the person's qualifications and experience.

$13.33 - $26.67 / hour

Pay transparency is rooted in principles of fairness, equity, and accountability within the workplace. Sharing pay ranges for all job postings is one way Ameritas shows our commitment to equitable compensation practices.