PCE Construction Social Media Intern

PCE Construction Social Media Student Intern Department:

Business Location:

Columbia, MO Type:

Part-time Student Pay:

$16/hour for 10 hours per week Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Job Summary:

PCE is seeking a current Columbia College student to serve as our social media & Brand Storytelling Intern. You'll work directly with our Director of Business Development to help showcase our people, projects, and culture through strategic digital content. This is a hands-on internship where you'll gain real experience inside a growing business. PCE Construction is one of the fastest-growing construction companies in Mid-Missouri. We build more than projects—we build relationships, trust, and reputation. Our work spans commercial, hospitality, education, healthcare, and community-focused projects across Missouri.

Minimum Qualifications:

Current Columbia College student in good standings. Has excellent organizational and communication skills. Self-motivated and dependable. Comfortable working independently and with a team. Prior experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite or similar tools. Photography or video editing experience, social media management, Interest in business, marketing or entrepreneurship preferred but not required. Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.

Essential Function:

Help plan and manage monthly social media content calendars. Create posts, captions, graphics, reels and stories for LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and more. Capture project progress, jobsite culture, team highlights and company events. Attend select networking events, meetings, volunteer projects and celebrations. Monitor engagement and help identify successful content strategies. Organize photo/video content libraries, assist with marketing materials and special projects. Participate in brainstorming sessions and bring fresh ideas.

Skills:

You notice what others miss. You see stories worth telling, moments worth capturing, and opportunities to make things stand out. You're creative, dependable, organized, and comfortable working with people. You enjoy social media, but you also understand there is a difference between posting content and building a brand. You're looking for real experience—not busywork. You want responsibility, mentorship, and the chance to contribute to a growing company. You won't be sitting on the sidelines. You'll help shape the public presence of a respected and growing company while building your portfolio, network, and professional skills.

Education:

Significant progress towards a bachelor's degree

Physical Requirements:

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. Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crawl. The employee must lift, carry, and move a minimum of pounds on an occasional basis. Must be able to type on a computer keyboard and use a computer monitor on a frequent and regular basis.

Work Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions; however, possible exposure to hazards and physical risks to personal safety may occur while operating certain equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually mild. This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive of every duty and responsibility required by the employee in the position. Columbia College is committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. The college maintains a safe place for open discourse and overall, fosters a sense of community that welcomes everyone. Eligibility for employee benefits and perks is determined by employment status. For more information, please see https://www.ccis.edu/careers . The offer of employment and assignment to duties is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check. The information may include, but is not limited to, academic, residential, achievement, performance, attendance, disciplinary, employment history, credit history, driving history, and criminal history of public record. Columbia College is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), the Department of Campus Safety for Columbia College has provided the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report and crime statistics for the main campus and venues nationwide. Columbia College is required to distribute this information to all current and prospective employees and students. Please follow the link below for the full report or contact Human Resources at 573-875-7495 for a printed copy.