Marketing Internship

Marketing Internship - Effingham The Marketing Intern supports marketing and communications efforts through content creation, event support, and brand promotion while gaining hands‑on experience working with The Equity and its affiliate brands. Location 2900 N 3rd St, Effingham, IL 62401 Reports to Marketing Manager Salary $16.50 - $19 per hour Key Responsibilities Follow all company policies and workplace safety procedures Support marketing projects and administrative activities Help in creation of engaging brand graphic assets for internal and external campaigns and initiatives Assist in planning, evaluating, and creating marketing content, which may include social media posts, newsletters, and other promotional materials for The Equity and its affiliate brands Maintain positive brand image and awareness Collaborate with other departments and brands under the direction of the Marketing Manager Travel to locations and assist in execution of content, events, and other initiatives Attend trade shows, career fairs, and community events Required Knowledge, Skills, And Leadership Characteristics Must be pursuing a B.S. or B.A. degree at a college or university with a major in Agricultural Communications, Marketing, Graphic Design, or a related field Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong attention to detail and ability to manage projects simultaneously Self-motivation personality as well as outgoing, interpersonal skills with employees, growers, and community members Demonstrate ability to interact effectively with management, employees, and growers Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud preferred (Photoshop, Illustrator) Photography/video experience a plus Portfolio and references required Work Environment This job primarily operates in an office setting, but will also require on‑location work. The nature of the business may require extended hours. Travel The employee may be required to travel to other facilities in The Equity trade area, conferences, educational opportunities, and other job‑related activities. 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. Date Posted 10/05/2026 Who is The Equity? The Equity is an independent ag cooperative headquartered in Effingham, Illinois and has over 500 employees. Our market area currently includes 22 locations and covers central Illinois and southwest Indiana. The Equity has five divisions including: Agronomy, Grain, Feed & Livestock, Energy, and two Retail Stores, plus a Precision Agronomy dealership as well as a cutting-edge drone sprayer business. The Equity's mission is to deliver value to our customers through operational excellence, providing information, exploring opportunities, and supporting profitable roles for producers. Effingham Equity shall not be liable for, shall not pay, and expressly rejects and disclaims any and all responsibility or liability for any commission, expense, fee or cost claimed or charged by any recruitment or employment agency, firm, or company in connection with the employment of any candidate selected by Effingham Equity for the position described above unless a written contract is executed by Effingham Equity and such employment agency, firm or company before Effingham Equity makes an offer of employment to such candidate #J-18808-Ljbffr