Marketing and Communications Intern

Location: North Carolina, USA

Job Code: 450

# of Openings:  1

Description
Company Profile

About GRM International

GRM International is a leading international development management company specializing in the provision of project design, management expertise and technical assistance to development projects for bilateral and multilateral funding agencies, governments and corporations. For more than 45 years, GRM has been bringing expertise in managing large-scale projects, and sourcing and managing high quality experts covering all disciplinary skills required to implement development projects.

 

About Futures Group

Futures Group, the global consulting firm, helps to protect and promote people’s well-being around the world. For 40 years, Futures Group has created lasting solutions to some of the most pressing public health challenges facing nations. We predict future health and development trends, uncover barriers to well-being, and forge on-the-ground partnerships to ensure lasting change.

 

About our Group of Companies

GRM International, Futures Group, and the Effective Development Group are a group of companies with a joint focus on reaching people in need and creating better futures for our clients, communities and colleagues around the world. With more than 90 current projects operating in more than 85 countries, and $225 million in revenue, our combined group has a multisectoral focus, diverse technical offerings and a wide geographic reach. For more information, please visit www.grminternational.com, www.futuresgroup.com, and www.edgroup.com.au.

 

Position Summary

The Marketing & Communications Intern is responsible for supporting the Futures Group and GRM International Corporate Communications department, including internal and external communications efforts. The role helps to implement the company’s communications strategy to build and strengthen  GRM International and Futures Group’s external brand across its global markets and internal cohesiveness.

 

GRM International and Futures Group stand at the nexus among three major bilateral aid donors – the US Government, the UK Department for International Development, and the Australian Agency for International Development. The Marketing & Communications Intern will have the opportunity to research international development projects supported by these leading donors.

 

Key Responsibilities

Marketing Communications

• Support the web presence for GRM International and Futures Group, including the public website and social media presence
• Support the development and maintenance of collateral (electronic and print)
• Assist in the organization and logistics of the production of marketing/communication deliverables
• Assist in research for and drafting of comprehensive and results-oriented marketing materials that incorporate proof points and real life personal stories demonstrating in-country project outcomes
• Support other marketing and communications activities as assigned

Qualifications

• Masters or Bachelor’s degree candidates, preferably with experience in Marketing, Communications, or other related field
• Strong attention to detail is absolutely essential
• Strong organizational skills with ability to work on multiple projects at once
• Strong command of English grammar, with strong writing, research and proofreading skills
• Proficiency in ExpressionEngine or similar content management system a plus
• Professional demeanor and passion to contribute to the mission of GRM International and Futures Group

Physical Demands:

•  Regularly required to stand or sit, and move about the facility

Work Environment:

•  Usual office working conditions free of disagreeable elements.

All applications for this position should be submitted online at www.futuresgroup.com via the Careers page. Futures Group provides equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status.