Marketing Intern

Marketing Intern

This hands-on internship offers the opportunity to gain experience across a variety of marketing functions, including social media, content creation, public relations, graphic design, promotions, partnerships and special events, including Fright Fest and Elitch Holidays.

Specific duties and responsibilities:

• Contribute to the planning, promotion and execution of seasonal campaigns, broadcast promotions, media events, sponsorship activations, festivals, Season Pass program and special events
• Support marketing efforts for major seasonal events, including Fright Fest and Elitch Holidays
• Develop, write and review content for social media, email, the Elitch Gardens website, press releases and other marketing materials
• Capture photo and video content throughout the park for use across digital and traditional marketing channels
• Assist with the creation of social media content, including short-form videos for Instagram and TikTok
• Maintain and organize the park's photo and video library
• Facilitate media visits, influencer experiences, promotional appearances and community outreach opportunities
• Coordinate the planning and on-site execution of park events, group outings and promotional activations
• Communicate event information and marketing needs with appropriate departments
• Monitor and respond to guest questions, comments and concerns across appropriate communication channels while providing excellent customer service
• Assist the Group Sales Department with group outings, client communications, event preparation and other projects as needed
• Provide support for general park operations, guest admission or Season Pass processing when needed
• Maintain a clean, safe and professional work environment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Bachelor's degree in marketing, Public Relations, Advertising or a related field of study; or be in the process of earning a bachelor's degree in a related area of study
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
• Familiarity with major social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook and TikTok
• Comfortable creating photo, video and written content for digital platforms
• Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office or similar programs is preferred
• Able to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a team
• Creative, proactive and enthusiastic, with a positive, self-starter attitude
• Highly motivated, organized and comfortable managing multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to communicate professionally with guests, team members, partners and members of the media
• Willing and able to work in various weather conditions
• Available from August through January, including select evenings, weekends and holidays
• Must have flexible availability, particularly during Fright Fest and Elitch Holidays
• All job offers are contingent upon successfully completing required background and pre-employment screenings

Physical demands:

• Requires occasional standing, kneeling, and bending. Must be able to sit up for up to eight hours a shift
• Requires occasional walking, reaching above shoulder, pushing and pulling
• Requires occasional lifts and carries up to 30 pounds and on occasion carry up to 100 pounds with the assistance of a two-wheel hand truck
• Requires manual and bi-manual dexterity, fine and gross motor skills, eye/hand coordination, near vision, hearing, and speech
• Possess normal or average corrected hearing. (Defined as 25 decibels or better in the frequency range of 500HZ-4000HZ considered normal speech frequency range) (If a corrective device is needed to achieve this range, it must be worn while on duty)

Benefits:

• Paid sick leave
• Free entry to the park while off-duty
• Free tickets for friends and family
• Additional discounted tickets and season passes for friends and family
• Employee exclusive events
• Employee recognition program