Organization Name: Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists
Organization Description: CSTE is an organization of member states and territories representing public health epidemiologist. We also act as the professional home for individuals working in applied public health epidemiologists. CSTE works to advance public health policy and epidemiologic capacity. We provide information, education, and developmental support of practicing epidemiologists in a wide range of areas as well as expertise for program and surveillance efforts. For over six decades CSTE has worked with states to provide technical advice and assistance to partner health agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More information can be found at www.cste.org.
CSTE provides a competitive and generous benefits package for full-time employees with eligibility immediately upon hire for most benefits. Paid leave includes vacation, sick, personal days, DEI, sick, paid FMLA, and 17 holidays per year. Significant contributions to insurance premiums for Medical, Vision, Dental, STD, LTD, Life, FSA, DCFSA, and HSA coverages. 401k plan with automatic employer contributions of 6%. Flexible work schedule with telecommuting and remote work, cell allowance, and reimbursement for wellness. Summary of benefits with additional detailed information provided to candidates at interview.
CSTE offers a hybrid workplace model with the National Office location in Atlanta, GA with a majority of staff located in that area. Most Atlanta based staff telework partly in the National Office and partly from an alternative worksite, such as their home. CSTE also supports a distributed remote workforce across the country. Telework and remote work may be appropriate for some but not all positions. See posting details for eligibility.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: CSTE is an all-encompassing diverse and inclusive organization that works to address diversity, equity, and inclusion both internally as a workplace and externally as a membership-driven organization. CSTE Values are commitment to service, teamwork, excellence through integrity and respect for all.
Mandatory Vaccination Policy: CSTE has a mandatory vaccination policy requiring COVID-19 vaccination(s) for all employees to safeguard of our employees as well as their families, guests, vendors, and the community at large from COVID-19 which can be reduced by vaccination. Detailed policy information provided to candidates at interview.
Position Description: Under the general supervision of the Senior Communications Director, the Digital Media Intern will be responsible for supporting a variety of CSTE’s strategic communication activities. This role will help shape CSTE’s social media strategy, regularly evaluate and benchmark performance of CSTE’s social media channels, support content development, and assist with content delivery.
Areas of work will focus specifically on support of CSTE’s external digital presence, including social media and blogs. .
Day to day work may include drafting social media content, posting on CSTE social media channels, scheduling and participating in conference calls, taking notes, attending meetings or webinars, communicating with CSTE members and staff, and other duties as assigned.
PLEASE NOTE: Internship projects are not thesis eligible.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
- Monitor CSTE social media channels to identify engagement opportunities
- Conduct environmental scans and research to identify content opportunities
- Curate and draft content for CSTE social media channels and the CSTE blog
- Post approved content on CSTE social media channels
- Evaluate and monitor social media metrics and compile analytics reports as requested
- Contribute to CSTE social media strategy
- Performs other duties as assigned
EDUCATION:
Currently enrolled as an undergraduate seeking a degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field
KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of communication principles and best practices preferred
Knowledge of current trends and best practices in social media, particularly on: LinkedIn, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube preferred
Skillset:
Experience working in Hootsuite or similar social media scheduling tools
Experience in Microsoft Office
Experience working in digital media for a business/organization preferred
CSTE’s pay structure is establish by grade with each position placed in a grade based on the level of difficulty, duties and responsibilities, knowledge and skill requirements, education and training, and qualifications. A new employee is usually hired at the minimum of the grade but commensurate with related job experience. See posting details for the grade salary range and anticipated hiring range.
Salary grade range: $15.00 hourly rate
Anticipated hiring range: $15.00 hourly rate
Eligibility for telework or remote work:
- Position based in Atlanta, GA and eligible for hybrid telework
This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents may be required to follow any other instructions, and to perform any other related duties, as may be required.
This position is a temporary part-time grant funded position to support grant funded activities. This position is funded through July 31, 2025 and may be funded longer dependent upon sufficient grant funding. All CSTE positions are at will, whether or not the grant under which employees are working has expired.
Closing Date: 12/2/2024
Expected Start Date: January 2025
Contact E-Mail: cstehr@cste.org (NO Phone Calls Please – phone messages will not be returned)
Web Address: www.cste.org
How to Apply: Submit CV/resume AND cover letter to https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=e81ae9c7-e644-4610-b6d3-397907be3551&ccId=19000101_000001&type=JS&lang=en_US. The cover letter must address interest in the activities described above and should highlight any relevant skills, coursework, and expertise you have. All additional communication should be sent to cstehr@cste.org Please include {Intern-Digital Media} in the subject line. Communication sent to other email addresses may not be reviewed.
