Snapshot

Advisor:

Ginny McCollom

Cornell Affiliations:

SC Johnson Business - Dyson

Overview

Opportunity Description

Dyson Grand Challenges Impact Internship:

The Dyson Grand Challenges Program team will serve as a liaison between the intern and the internship host. The intern, a student employee of Cornell University, will focus on the outlined duties working with a mentor from Chester's Barn. This opportunity is exclusively available to Dyson undergraduates.

Term:

The internship will take place from June 2nd, 2025 to August 15, 2025.  On average, the intern should expect to work 15-20 hours per week.

Type:

Hybrid

Compensation:

 Hourly: $19.00

Chester's Barn: Marketing and Social Media Internship

Internship Purpose: 

Chester’s Barn is seeking a creative and driven Marketing Intern to support the mission of enhancing the lives of animals and people through community engagement, fundraising, and storytelling. The intern will help develop and execute a strong digital presence, including managing a social media strategy, website updates, and content creation to enhance brand visibility and community involvement.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develop, create, and organize a digital presence for Chester's Barn by updating the website with visually impactful content and clear, concise messaging.
  • Create and execute a social media plan for the summer, with a detailed content outline.
  • Participate in photo and video content shoots to help capture visuals for online presence.
  • Maintain a consistent, engaging content strategy by capitalizing on storytelling, catchy headlines, and concise messaging.
  • Identify event ideas, fundraising opportunities, and potential grants to support Chester's Barn.
  • Participate in fundraisers, animal therapy visits, and barn cleanup days to assist with onsite community events.

Qualifications:

  • Proficiency in major social media platforms.
  • Excellent internet research and content creation skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience with content management systems and video editing software.
  • Passion for animals and a genuine interest in supporting our mission.