Marketing Intern

Job description

The Marketing Intern will project a professional company image through in-person and phone interactions. The Marketing Intern provides support to the Marketing and Business Offices. Duties include public relations, sales, marketing research, clerical, and projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Research new market opportunities.

2. Map out potential customers and competitors.

3. Contact new prospects and conduct initial follow-ups to perspective schools and camper parents.

4. Assist in Marketing functions (i.e. brochures, shows, etc.).

5. Assist with analyzing costs compared to response and use most effective advertising methods based upon cost and return.

6. Create and modify documents using Microsoft Office, Excel, Access, Publisher, and PowerPoint.

7. Perform general clerical duties to include but not limited to: mailings, photocopying, faxing, filing and preparing deposits.

8. Maintain current data in files and systems along with keeping data organized and available for use in decision-making.

9. Assist with the operation of the organization’s store, including reconciling both cash register and staff/camper accounts with the Business Office

10. Assist Business Office to insure all camper paperwork and documents have been secured.

11. Keep current on organizations programs – school and summer – to be able to convey information to prospective participants.

12. Greet parents and overnight campers at the opening, visitor’s day, and closing of each residential camp session.

13. Greet parents and daycampers at the beginning of each week.

14. Writing press releases as needed.

15. Writing copy for advertisements for newspapers, magazines, websites etc.

16. Develop monthly on-line newsletter(s) to teachers, campers, parents and alumni.

17. Assist with camper supervision during summer camp evening programs and as otherwise assigned.

18. Create and curate social media presence.

19. Perform other duties as assigned and required by the Directors.

Minimum Ability, Skill, and Knowledge Requirements

• Must have strong organizational skills and pay close attention to detail

• Strong computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, Powerpoint) software programs

• Comfortable talking with potential clients on the phone

• Multi-tasking

• Photography, web design, writing skills a plus

• Current student working towards a degree or recent graduate with a degree in Marketing a plus

Benefits

• Weekly Salary: $200/ Week
• Private Room and Board
• Extensive Trainings and Various Certifications
• Worker's Compensation Insurance
• Access to Recreational Equipment During Time Off
• Ability to work with your college/ university for internship credits

The position will report directly to the Directors for their duties.

Quote from previous Marketing Intern: “My employers liked the fact that I had done something outside the box in going to Seacamp to work for a year and it helped me stand out from the rest of the people who applied.”