Marketing and Events Intern

Job Title: Marketing & Events Intern Location: Mississippi Aquarium, Gulfport, MS Reports to: Director of Sales and Marketing Internship Period: 12 Weeks | May 18 through August 10,2026 Applications Close: April 17, 2026 Job Summary: The Marketing& Events Intern at Mississippi Aquarium will gain hands-on experiencesupporting the aquarium’s marketing initiatives and special events. This roleincludes assisting with social media, content creation, event planning, andcommunity outreach while working closely with the marketing team to enhanceguest engagement and promote upcoming programs and campaigns. Key Responsibilities: · Assist with the planning, promotion, and execution of on-site andoff-site events · Support social media efforts by drafting content, sourcing images, andmonitoring engagement · Help coordinate marketing materials (flyers, signage, digital assets)with internal teams and vendors · Conduct research on market trends, competitors, and partnershipopportunities · Assist in email campaign preparation and audience segmentation · Provide on-site support during events (setup, guest engagement,logistics) · Track and report on campaign and event performance metrics · Support other marketing and outreach initiatives as needed Qualifications: Pursuing adegree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Hospitality, or arelated field Strongwritten and verbal communication skills Creativethinker with strong organizational skills and attention to detail Comfortablewith social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X) Ability tomultitask and work collaboratively in a team setting Willingnessto work some evenings and weekends for events Benefits: Hands-onexperience in marketing strategy and event management Exposure toreal-world projects in tourism, education, and nonprofit sectors Networkingopportunities with industry professionals Developmentof portfolio-worthy work (social campaigns, event plans, contentcontributions) View all jobs at this company #J-18808-Ljbffr