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Marketing & Communications Internship

Westmoreland County
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Marketing & Communications Internship

Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation (WCIDC)
Location: 40 North Pennsylvania Avenue, Fifth Floor, Greensburg, PA 15601
Internship Type: Paid
Schedule: Flexible | ~20 hours per week | 240 hours total | Summer 2025 

About Us

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.

Internship Overview

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

As a WCIDC Marketing & Communications Intern, you’ll work directly with our marketing team to assist with tasks such as:

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.

What You’ll Learn

  • The role marketing plays in economic development and industrial real estate.
  • Best practices for B2B content creation and digital marketing in a government-affiliated organization.
  • CRM (Salesforce & Constant Contact) management and data hygiene in a professional setting.
  • The fundamentals of industrial property marketing, including the use of property listing platforms.
  • Project-management skills through involvement in special initiatives.

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: Paid hourly
  • Duration: Summer 2025
  • 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.