Marketing Intern

Who we are:

At Syssero, our aim is to enhance companies’ Workday® solutions so they can empower their people. We maximize our clients’ Workday® investment and ensure it’s built to evolve with them. As the only employee-owned Workday® firm in the industry, and as such we have an unparalleled investment in our clients’ success. Our resource teams are made up of seasoned Workday® specialists dedicated exclusively to individual clients.

Our company culture is extremely important to us and we believe that our core values: Empowerment, Integrity, Protection, Diversity, and Balance, are what make our culture unique.

Purpose:

As a Part-Time Marketing Intern, you’ll work closely with our team and external partners to create impactful social media content, capture event highlights for marketing use, update marketing materials and the website, assist in content development, and support various marketing initiatives including events, webinars, and campaigns. You’ll also gain practical experience in SEO and social media management, making significant contributions to our digital presence and marketing efforts. This role provides an opportunity to learn and grow in a dynamic marketing environment.

Essential Responsibilities:

● Assist in creating engaging social media content in collaboration with our 3rd party firm.
● Capture photos and videos at company events for use in marketing materials.
● Update marketing collateral and the company website as needed.
● Design and create quarterly newsletters to be distributed to our audience.
● Work closely with the Product Solutions team to develop website content including solutions pages, videos, and blogs.
● Support the marketing team in organizing marketing events, webinars, and email campaigns.
● Collaborate with our 3rd party firm on SEO strategies to improve our online presence.
● Help manage and enhance our LinkedIn and other social media platforms through active engagement such as commenting and sharing relevant content.
● Additional tasks and projects as assigned.

Interpersonal Skills

Empowerment – Syssero is committed to developing the individual talents and capabilities of each employee. We invest in our people, encouraging them to cultivate the best versions of themselves. We encourage leadership at all levels by providing opportunities for continued learning, and promoting internally whenever possible. We learn from one another, depend on one another and win as a team. Our culture of borderless empowerment is more than just a competitive advantage for us. It is the key to Syssero’s ability to grow, to evolve and to achieve lasting, long term success

1. • Ethics – Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.
   • Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities. Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views. Gives and welcomes feedback. Puts the success of the team above own interests.
   • Initiative – Asks for help when needed. Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities. Seeks increased responsibilities. Takes independent actions and calculated risks. Undertakes self-development activities. Volunteers readily.

Integrity: Nothing is more important than our reputation. We demonstrate a strong commitment to sustainable, responsible business practices, and approach each interaction with honesty, transparency and care. We deliver on commitments, and expect the same in return from both clients and colleagues. We have no tolerance for hidden agendas or behavior that diminishes our people or the work they produce. We are committed to doing good, and will not compromise that mission for the sake of quick profit or quick results.

• • Communication – Has excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to present to senior stakeholders.
  • Critical thinking: Analyze facts and form a judgment. Perform problem-solving and decision-making more effectively
  • Independent Thinker – Works under general supervision with latitude for independent judgment.
  • Achievement Focus – Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles. Measures self against standard of excellence. Recognizes and acts on opportunities. Sets and achieves challenging goals. Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
  • Adaptability – Accepts criticism and feedback. Adapts to changes in the work environment. Changes approach or method to best fit the situation. Manages competing demands.
  • Quality – Applies feedback to improve performance. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Displays commitment to excellence. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Protection: Syssero acts as a shield to our peers and our clients. As members of a demanding ecosystem, we protect our people/clients by cultivating a psychologically safe workplace. This means that mutual respect and consideration are non negotiable in each facet of our business. Our successes are celebrated and shared with our community, our peers and our clients. We face failure with humility, and encourage each other to find opportunity in each challenge for continued personal growth and professional development.

• • Active listening: Acknowledge the speaker through nonverbal cues, such as eye contact and nodding. Then, ask clarifying questions and paraphrase what you’ve heard to ensure you’ve fully understood.
  • Empathy: Put yourself in someone else’s shoes and understand their feelings and emotions in a given situation

Diversity: Syssero’s inclusive culture means that the unique personality of each employee is accepted and valued. We leverage the innate differences in our talent, both in background and circumstance, to develop creative solutions for our clients. We believe these differences enhance the experience of our employees by offering collaboration opportunities that are nuanced, educational and profound. Each employee is invited to the table as their authentic self, with the promise of equitable treatment..

• • Analytical – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures.
  • Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
  • Confidence: Demonstrate your belief in self, increasing your own self-awareness and presenting a confident, positive image.

Balance: Syssero is committed to ensuring employees have the resources and opportunity to find a lifestyle that is fulfilling both personally and professionally. We are committed to a standard of excellence in our work, and believe peak performance can best be achieved when employees are rested and given ample time to devote to the people, places and activities that spark joy and promote wellness. Proactive communication, careful planning and transparency are essential to make this balance possible for all.

• • Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.
  • Time Management: Balance and prioritize competing work and clients.
  • Productivity: Perform efficiently and consistently, making the most of available resources

Requirements:

● Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
● Proficiency in design tools such as Canva, Adobe Illustrator, or similar programs preferred.
● Creative thinker with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
● Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
● Basic understanding of digital marketing principles is a plus.
● Must be proactive, self-motivated, and able to manage time efficiently.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

Syssero is an equal opportunity employer. At Syssero, we don’t just accept differences – we celebrate them, support them, and thrive on having them for the benefit of our employees, our services, and our community. Employment at Syssero is based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Syssero does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.

It is Syssero’s policy to comply with all applicable national, state, and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. The Company’s EEO policy, as well as its affirmative action obligations, includes the full & complete support of the Company, including its Chief Empowerment Officer. Because it’s just the right thing to do. We hope you think so, too.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.