Marketing Intern

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SUMMARY
First Security Bank is seeking a professional, energetic, and team-oriented individual to join our team as a Marketing Assistant! If you are passionate about serving our Arkansas communities and want to be part of a dynamic, service-driven team, we encourage you to apply!

In this role, you will coordinate and support a broad range of marketing initiatives, including advertising, promotions, sales support, market research, print production, customer and employee events, and community outreach. This position requires on-site work.

QUALIFICATIONS | EDUCATION | EXPERIENCE | SKILLS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily. The items listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities necessary for this position.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's in marketing or business preferred.
• 6 months of banking or marketing, advertising, art, communication, or public relations experience required.
• Proficiency with Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Share Point, typing, 10-key, and utilization of the internet is required.
• Commitment to demonstrating First Security's Core 5 values with customers and coworkers.

HOURS OF AVAILABILITY: Flexible Scheduled Hours/Week: 20-25 hours per week | Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm |*Extended working hours and weekend events may be required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Adhere to all department and company policies and procedures and follow applicable banking regulations.

1. Coordinate the production of the bank's media, advertising materials, and sales literature in collaboration with the Marketing Officer and external advertising partners.
2. Organize and support branch openings, community involvement initiatives, and bank participation in local events.
3. Assist in the administration of promotional campaigns and employee sales programs.
4. Assist in daily marketing tasks and requests from both the Conway and Russellville markets.
5. Support budget management, scheduling, and performance tracking for media campaigns and promotional projects; process charitable donation requests.
6. Coordinate the local production of company newsletters and other internal communications.
7. Provide administrative support to the marketing department, including managing phones, copying, customer outreach, and database maintenance.
8. Protect all customer information and bank operations through strict confidentiality.
9. Operate computer software and equipment, telephone, scanner, and copier, and develop proficiency with internal banking systems.
10. Maintain a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, punctual attendance, and the ability to work on-site with occasional extended hours when necessary.
11. Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.

SOFT SKILLS
Foster a culture that values high ethical conduct, critical thinking, problem-solving, engagement, teamwork, and provides exceptional service. Establish positive and productive work relationships that provide honest feedback that generates trust.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Possess sufficient mobility to work in a standard office setting. Perform repetitive hand, arm, wrist, and finger movements while handling currency, documents, and/or office equipment. Substantial time may be spent on the telephone, operating computers, reaching, sitting, and/or standing while occasionally stooping, kneeling, or crouching. The employee must have the ability to speak and hear well enough to carry on customer interactions, conversations, and presentations both in person and over telecommunications. Have near/far visual acuity to identify customers, currency, and reading materials in printed or electronic formats. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds. Ability to hold a valid driver's license with access to a vehicle that can be used for business travel purposes.

The work environment described here is representative of what an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MENTAL DEMANDS
The duties of this position require the ability to maintain attention to detail and complete work projects accurately in a short amount of time, despite interruptions. The employee must be able to interact with customers/coworkers in a calm and patient manner and maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all situations. The employee must be able to use basic mathematical skills, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing numbers. The position also requires the ability to read and interpret documents and draft routine written communications.