Public Relations Intern

For over 35 years, Youth Villages has transformed the lives of children and families nationwide through innovative, research-based programs focused on preserving and restoring families.

As a national leader in children’s mental and behavioral health, we serve more than 47,000 youth, young people, and their families annually across 29 states and Washington, D.C. Our proven treatment models drive long-term success in child welfare, juvenile justice, and mental health systems. At Youth Villages, we do what works — partnering with others to expand our impact and advocate for meaningful, lasting change.

We're seeking purpose-driven individuals who are passionate about making a difference. With a dedicated team of more than 5,000 staff, Youth Villages is committed to investing in and supporting our employees by offering opportunities to build a fulfilling career through professional growth, personal development, and a mission that matters— helping children and families live successfully.

For more information, please visit www.youthvillages.org

Youth Villages is seeking a Public Relations Intern. The Public Relations intern will assist the Public Relations staff with day-to-day duties, special events and special projects. Focuses on completing tactics for public relations plans and creating content.

The Public Relations Intern will:

• Assist with media coverage round-ups and distribution

• Assist with the internal report for board of directors

• Assist PR team with administrative duties such as printing, purchasing office supplies, mailing items, travel planning, birthday celebrations, etc.

• Assist with interviewing and writing family stories, staff spotlights and other content for Youth Villages channels

• Support PR team with media opportunities and on-site events

• Takes photos at internal and external events as needed

• Maintains and supports creation of media lists and databases

• Monitors media for coverage

• Other duties assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Must be enrolled in bachelor-level or above studies in public relations or journalism or have completed a degree in those fields. Must have successfully completed a newswriting course or have equal experience in PR/newswriting.

LOCATION
This is an in-office position located in Bartlett, Tennessee, at the Youth Villages Operations Center with flexible hours to fit school schedule.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to apply high degree of computer skills including knowledge of hardware capabilities, word processing, data base management, and desk top publishing. Ability to use a calculator and other office equipment. Ability to manage multiple agendas with a minimum of supervision and ability to meet deadlines. Ability to apply skills in English grammar, punctuation, newswriting, Associated Press style and proofreading. Ability to maintain flexible hours as needed. Ability to apply skills in teamwork.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Non-exempt
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Youth Villages Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision

• 401(k)

• Time off:

• • 2 week paid vacation (full-time) / 1 week paid vacation (part-time)

  • 12 paid sick days per year

  • 11 paid holidays

• Paid Parental Leave

• Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable)

• Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision

• Growth & development through continuous training

• Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities

*Benefits are excluded for variable status employees.

Youth Villages is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Youth Villages is committed to not only advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace but also in our work with children and young adults. We know that children, families and young people of color can face inequity in child welfare and justice systems, and we train our employees to build the skills they need to work with the communities that we serve, as well as, other employees from different cultures and backgrounds. Youth Villages is opposed to racism in any of its forms and is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We believe that respect for each other is crucial in the work that we do each day.