2026-2027 LIFT Internship - HR Team at Rural King in Mattoon, IL

Summary: Rural King is America’s Farm and Home Store, providing essentials to the communities we serve. As a LIFT Intern for HR Community Engagement, you will collaborate with the HR team and the RK Foundation, focusing on community outreach and content creation. Responsibilities: - Visit local businesses, nonprofit organizations, and community partners to gather stories, photos, and insights - Support HR and RK Foundation efforts to strengthen relationships within the local community - Assist with on-site community events and engagement activities tied to Rural King and the RK Foundation - Create written, photo, and short-form video content that highlights local businesses, community members, and regional initiatives - Contribute stories and features for The Coles County Compass, helping showcase what makes Coles County a great place to live, work, and visit - Assist in gathering and organizing content that supports employer branding and community awareness - Support social media content creation and posting on Rural King and Compass platforms - Help draft captions, schedule posts, and monitor engagement related to community initiatives - Collaborate with team members to generate creative ideas for digital storytelling - Assist with internal and external newsletter content, including story collection, drafting, and layout support - Help highlight community partnerships, events, and foundation initiatives through regular communications - Work closely with the RK Foundation team to support The Coles County Compass, a community guide and storytelling platform - Assist with content planning, organization, and execution aligned to foundation goals and community development initiatives - Actively participate in learning initiatives offered such as training programs, workshops, and webinars - Leverage these opportunities to acquire new knowledge, refine existing skills, and stay current on the latest developments - Provide friendly, proactive, and professional internal and external support to others, assisting with inquiries, concerns, and issues promptly and effectively - Demonstrate behaviors that exemplify Rural King’s Values: People First, Integrity, Attitude, Initiative, Teamwork, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement - Perform other duties as assigned Required Qualifications: - Must be a current LIFT student in Mattoon, IL, enrolled in communications, marketing, or related field - Comfortable creating basic content using tools such as smartphones, Canva, or similar platforms - Organized, dependable, and able to work both independently and collaboratively - Willing to travel locally to visit businesses and community partners - Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail - Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software - Comfortable navigating computer systems and software to assist customers or manage - Excellent verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills - Excellent customer service skills - Ability to maintain a seated or standing position for extended durations - Capability to lift 15 pounds periodically - Ability to navigate and access all facilities - Skill to effectively communicate verbally with others, both in-person and via electronic devices - Close vision for computer-related activities Required Skills: Content Creation, Social Media Support, Community Engagement Important Skills: Microsoft Office Suite Nice-to-Have Skills: Customer Service Skills