“Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation drives economic development in Westmoreland County by promoting the area as an ideal location to establish, grow or relocate a business. We develop industrial parks, manage several multi-tenant industrial facilities, facilitate real estate transactions, and promote job creation. As a key player in industrial real estate and economic development, our organization’s communications aim to spotlight the county as a prime location for business investment.

We are seeking a motivated college junior or senior to support WCIDC’s marketing initiatives and internal projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a student interested in marketing, communications, economic development, and industrial real estate. The intern will gain hands-on experience in content creation, digital asset management, data integrity, and real estate marketing while contributing to projects that have a lasting impact on Westmoreland County’s economic growth.”

Responsibilities

Content Creation & Marketing Support

• Assist with writing, editing, and publishing social media content to promote WCIDC projects, industrial parks, and partner businesses.
• Draft press releases and website updates to engage stakeholders and the business community.
• Support the development of print collateral, including brochures, fact sheets, and flyers, ensuring branding and messaging consistency.
• Assist with property email marketing via weekly email campaigns.
• If experienced in video editing, create short marketing clips showcasing WCIDC sites, success stories, and economic development initiatives.

Digital Marketing & Real Estate

• Add and manage property listings on Westmorelandsites.com, gaining insights into industrial real estate marketing.
• Support the implementation of email marketing campaigns and maintain distribution lists.

Data & Asset Management

• Conduct a data-decay review of WCIDC’s Accounts and Contacts within Salesforce to ensure accuracy and integrity of stakeholder information.

Qualifications

• Junior or Senior currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with social media platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, X, Facebook) and content management.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite or Canva is a plus.
• Video editing experience (optional); familiarity with tools like Adobe Premiere, Final Cut, or similar.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Interest in economic development, commercial/industrial real estate, or public-sector marketing is a bonus.

Internship Details

• Compensation: $15 Per Hour
• Start Date: May 26^th
• End Date: August 8^th
• Location: 40 North Pennsylvania Avenue, Fifth Floor, Greensburg, PA 15601
• Hours: 20 hours per week, flexible scheduling
• Work Environment: This is an on-site position.

How to Apply

Submit your resume, cover letter, and a sample of your work (writing sample, video clip, or design project) to ahenry@westmorelandcountypa.gov. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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