Events and Marketing Internship
Events and Marketing Internship
Your Internship, Your Community
The City of Salisbury’s Economic and Downtown Development Department is seeking a current college, university, or technical institute student with interest in local government, event planning, and marketing.
This internship will provide students or aspiring professionals the opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience in planning, marketing and execution of key downtown events, including College Night Out, Festival De Independencia Latinoamericana, Buskers’ Bash, Bell Tower Brew Fest, Halloween Fun Fest, Small Business Saturday and Holiday Night Out. Interns will apply classroom learning to real-world projects while developing valuable skills in: Communication, Organization, Customer Service, Teamwork, Time management, Creativity, Flexibility, Event planning and Marketing. This experience will help build a strong foundation for future employment in event management, marketing, or related fields by providing marketable skills and professional development.
Join the City of Salisbury for a unique opportunity to explore career paths, develop new skills, expand your professional network, and learn more about the impactful work of our Economic and Downtown Development Department.
Minimum Requirements:
- Coursework relating to business, special event planning, marketing, or related fields
- Comfort using Microsoft Teams and Office Suite
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Comfortable Presenting at all levels
- Must have a valid NC Driver’s License
Salary: $15.00 per hour
Hours: Varies
Application Closing Date: July 21, 2025
Internship Timeframe: August 16, 2025 – December 19, 2025
Please apply online and submit resume, cover letter, academic transcript and letter of recommendation at https://salisburync.gov/careers.
For questions please call/email: (704) 638-5217; humanresources@salisburync.gov
The City of Salisbury prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. The City of Salisbury is a Drug Free Workplace.