Marketing Assistant
Emerge Gallery & Art Center
Public Service Fellows Program Overview
The Public Service Fellows (PSF) Program began in 2014 with support from the State Employees Credit Union (SECU) Foundation. Since its inception, over 200 students have completed internships in 85 organizations in 25 North Carolina counties. The goal of the program is to foster workplace experiences for undergraduates at ECU while helping rural communities build professional capacity to address public issues.
Up to 20 students will be chosen each year for SECU Public Fellow Internships (PFI). PFI participants will take part in 20 hours of leadership and professional development workshops in addition to the 330-hour PFI internship experience. Each student selected for the program will receive $17.50 per hour.
Students will be expected to attend a MANDATORY orientation on May 15, 2026, attend workshops scheduled throughout their internship, and at the end of their internship, and present at a State Employees Credit Union Advisory Board meeting either in summer or fall.
Position Summary
The Marketing Assistant will work with our Marketing & Exhibits Director to help with the promotional material and marketing plans for Emerge Gallery & Art Center, Home of the Pitt County Arts Council, and help with countywide promotion of the arts. Intern may also be responsible for helping work the front desk and help with programming that occurs at Emerge as an assistant. One major goal is the promotion of our Pitt County Arts calendar in collaboration with the Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Internship Location & Supervisor Information
Emerge Gallery & Art Center, Home of the Pitt County Arts Council is an art gallery, community arts center, the local arts agency, and the public arts facilitator for Pitt County. In addition to visual arts programs, Emerge also produces a monthly African American Music Series, the LGBTQ+ Paddock Club Quarterly programming, outreach programs for youth and the hospital, and oversees all of the public art throughout the county. Emerge also advocates and promotes countywide arts organizations, artists, and arts programming. Located at Emerge art Gallery at 404 Evans St, Greenville, NC 27858, The intern will be working under Sarah Lazure, Marketing & Exhibits Director.
Desired Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Knowledge of marketing plans, social media, and advertising tactics is requested. Works well independently or in groups. Desire for the arts.
Start & End Dates
May 15, 2026, through August 14, 2026.
Majors Targeted
Marking, Communication, Entrepreneurship, Arts
Application Process
Applicants must complete a PFI application and submit a resume to be considered. Applications are available here:
All students selected for the PFI program must have undergraduate status and meet the following eligibility requirements by the internship start date:
- North Carolina resident
- Good academic standing
- Completion of at least 60 semester credit hours (classified as upcoming Junior or Senior)
- Not graduating prior to the internship end date
East Carolina University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and as such encourages applications from qualified women and minorities.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department for Disability Support Services at 252.737.1016 (voice/TTY).
Federal law requires proper documentation of identity and employability at the time of employment.