Marketing Intern

REPORTS TO: Marketing & Sales Director and Marketing Manager DEPARTMENT: Marketing PAY RATE: $19.50 per hour ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS UNTIL: August 19th, 2026 ANTICIPATED FILL DATE: August 23rd, 2026 JOB SUMMARY: 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: 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park