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Community Intern- Rhode Island

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Yelp

16d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Customer Relations
    Marketing
  • Providence
    Remote

AI generated summary

  • You must be a local student or recent grad in Providence, 21+, with event planning, social media skills, and flexibility for 10-19 hours/week. Must lift 10 lbs. and love small businesses.
  • You will collaborate with the Community Manager on messaging, plan events, create social media content, maintain business listings, and engage with Yelpers online to build community.

Requirements

  • You are a current undergraduate student or a recent college graduate, or equivalent experience
  • You currently reside in Providence, RI and have reliable transportation (Required)
  • You are at least 21 years of age (Required)
  • You consider yourself a local expert- you know what is trending in the area and have a love for small businesses
  • You have experience and interest in planning and coordinating events
  • You have strong written and verbal communication skills
  • You are well organized and pay attention to detail
  • You have experience with social media copywriting and asset coordination
  • You are a creative problem solver who understands Yelp’s applications
  • You have the bandwidth and flexibility to work 10-19 hours per week, Monday through Friday with the potential for some weekend work
  • You have the ability to lift 10 pounds without assistance

Responsibilities

  • You will work with your Community Manager to understand your market and prioritize effective messaging
  • You will help to plan and execute events including remarkable parties, local meet-ups, and happy hours
  • You will gain practical experience in digital and social media marketing through creating and organizing social media content that aligns with regional goals around growing channels and bolstering engagement
  • You will support the maintenance of Yelp’s local online business listings via our app and website by flagging photos, identifying media alerts and scams, and ensuring accurate business information
  • You will support online community building through engaging with Yelpers via the app/website in a variety of ways

FAQs

What is the duration of the Community Intern position?

The Community Intern position is a 6-month development program.

Is transportation required for this role?

Yes, reliable transportation is required as the intern must reside in Providence, RI.

What type of experience should applicants have?

Applicants should be current undergraduate students or recent college graduates, or have equivalent experience, with a love for small businesses.

How many hours per week is the internship?

The internship requires a commitment of 10-19 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with potential weekend work.

What is the compensation range for the Community Intern position?

The compensation range for this position is $16.00 - $19.00 per hour.

Are there any specific skills required for this internship?

Yes, strong written and verbal communication skills, event planning experience, organizational skills, and experience with social media copywriting are required.

Can this role accommodate individuals with disabilities?

Yes, Yelp is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in the job application process.

What kind of events will the intern help plan?

The intern will help plan and execute events such as remarkable parties, local meet-ups, and happy hours.

Is lifting a requirement for this role?

Yes, the ability to lift 10 pounds without assistance is required.

What qualities are important for success in this position?

Important qualities include being a local expert, having creative problem-solving skills, and being detail-oriented and organized.

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Technology
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2004
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Yelp connects people with great local businesses. Our users have contributed approximately 155 million cumulative reviews of almost every type of local business, from restaurants, boutiques and salons to dentists, mechanics, plumbers and more. These reviews are written by people using Yelp to share their everyday local business experiences, giving voice to consumers and bringing “word of mouth” online.