Marketing & Public Relations Intern

Marketing & Public Relations Internship - East Lansing, MI

This is a paid Internship with an hourly rate of $20/hr

Duration: May 2027 - August 2027

Location: Based in our East Lansing, MI office, youll have the opportunity to contribute to the local community while being an integral part of our organization.

Are you a creative and versatile writer with a passion for marketing and storytelling? Do you possess a flair for crafting engaging content and a desire to contribute to both internal and external communications? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to embark on a journey as a Marketing & Writing Intern.

At GreenStone Farm Credit Services, we believe in the power of effective marketing and communication to tell our story and engage our audiences. Were looking for a talented intern to join our Marketing and Public Relations Department and play a crucial role in shaping our brand narrative.

What Youll Gain by becoming at GreenStone Intern:

• Hands-on experience in an in-house agency environment.
• Hands-on experience in the agricultural and rural finance industry.
• Networking opportunities with professionals in the field.
• The chance to work on meaningful projects that make a difference in rural communities.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment.

Key Responsibilities of a Marketing & Writing Intern:

• Marketing and PR Support: Assist the Marketing and Public Relations Department in developing and contributing to public relations and marketing plans, enhancing our presence both internally and externally.
• Content Creation: Develop a wide range of content for GreenStones owned media channels, including social media, blogs, website, intranet, and publications. This includes conducting interviews, writing feature articles, producing short and long-form blogs, recording v-logs, and capturing photos.
• Social Media Engagement: Support social media engagement by helping to create and curate content to foster meaningful interactions with our audience.
• Market Research: Conduct market research and trend analysis to inform marketing and communication strategies.
• Website Management: Support website updates including drafting, updating and reviewing posts, and other tasks as needed.

Requirements:

• Must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in marketing, public relations, communications, agribusiness, or related field.
• Sophomore status or above in your academic program.
• A minimum GPA of 3.00 is required.
• Strong interest in or prior experience working in the agricultural sector.
• Strong communication and relationship building skills.
• Strong writing skills.
• Strong time management and organization.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Strong work ethic.
• Self-motivated, curious, and eager to learn.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

About Us...

GreenStone Farm Credit Services is over a $16 billion financial services institution with over 600 employees in 34 locations throughout Michigan and northeast Wisconsin. GreenStone provides short-term and long-term credit to our customers, as well as a variety of other products and services, such as crop insurance, life and disability insurance, accounting services, tax planning and preparation, and appraisals.

Dont miss the chance to kickstart your career with an internship with GreenStone Farm Credit Services. Apply today and be a part of our mission to support agriculture and rural communities!

GreenStone Farm Credit Services is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We comply with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity regulations. We conduct all personnel decisions and processes relating to our employees and job applicants in an environment free of discrimination and harassment.