SUMMARY:
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The Proposal Writer Intern will be exposed and gain experience in a variety of content writing, editing and print production with opportunities to sharpen writing skills for various proposal content, such as technical narratives, case studies and success stories for engaging, creative written material. This position is a temporary, part-time paid position of employment and is typically filled during the student’s semester of school. School credit may or may not be granted depending on the school’s criteria for determining credit.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Content Writing and Editing: writing compelling, strategic content for use in custom proposals. Assist with the writing and editing of supporting content. This could include assisting with proposal assets and exhibits, including narratives, staff resumes, organizational charts, headshots, presentations, case studies, success stories, customer referrals, client testimonials, footprint maps, etc.
- Proofreading/Copy Editing: assisting with the preparation/finalization of proposal documents, including proofing for grammar/spelling, proposal accuracy, layout, etc.
- Proposal and Presentation Production: assisting with proposal production, including finalization of PDF documents, binder printing and production, presentation handouts and production, etc. This may include helping to maintain inventory of proposal production supplies.
- Research and Content Capture: interviewing subject matter experts and field personnel to gather/capture information for use in proposals.
- Data and Content Management: assist with the publishing and management of the proposal content library, including publishing new/updated content to the proposal library, saving/presenting information gathered from SMEs, and helping to ensure that the customer relationship management system is up to date.
- Data Management: interpret reports to write/enhance content, exposure to or use of database tools, use of project management tools, and support with data entry/management (as needed).
Business Development Activities (as needed): assist with material for presentations, trade shows and other BD activities. This may include training materials.
COMPETENCY:
To perform the job successfully, we are seeking an intern who demonstrates the following competencies:
• Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively with above-average precision; possesses creative, analytical and persuasive writing skills; has excellent editing and/or proofreading capabilities; presents numerical data effectively and accurately; expertly able to read and interpret written information.
• Oral Communication: Speaks clearly, concisely and persuasively in positive or negative situations; demonstrates group interpersonal skills; participates professionally and contributes to meetings.
• Self-Motivation: Sets and achieves challenging goals; measures self against standard of excellence; requires minimal supervision with self-managing strategies.
• Planning/Organizing: Must meet deadlines; prioritizes and plans work activities with little supervision; uses time efficiently and appropriately; develops realistic action plans.
• Professionalism: Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on and owns commitments.
• Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Innovation: Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Completed or working toward a college degree, preferably in a related field, e.g., Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing.
• Excellent writing, editing and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Self-motivated, good organizational skills, detail-oriented, ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Previous internship or related experience in marketing or communications is a plus.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
The Marketing Intern is a student currently enrolled in an accredited institution of higher education and is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing or related degree.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations using the English language. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Contact Management systems; Database software; Internet software; Order processing systems; Spreadsheet software, and Word Processing software.
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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk; sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, the ability to adjust focus, and the ability to see and distinguish basic colors.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
OTHER TASKS:
• Ability to travel periodically to customer sites.
We offer every employee — from executive managers to administrative support to security professionals — unique and generous benefits, as well as opportunities for career growth.
So if you’re ready to embark on a meaningful career with one of the nation’s most dynamic and fastest growing security companies, apply with Walden Security today.
