Marketing Intern
About Us
Merrill Manufacturing is North America’s leading manufacturer of parts and accessories to the water well and water system industries. We are a family-owned company known for our incredible service, quality products, and diverse selection. Our values guide everything we do. Our team at Merrill strives to do the right thing, shares our passion for all we do, has a can-do, will-do attitude, thinks of we before me, and is willing to solve problems together.
Job Summary
- Ready to learn what real marketing looks like? This internship isn’t about grabbing coffee—it’s about diving into the good stuff. At Merrill Manufacturing, our Marketing Interns get their hands on everything:
- Social media content creation
- SEO strategy
- Digital campaigns
- Newsletter magic
- Analytics (because numbers are attractive too)
- AI-enhanced marketing tools
- ... and more!
- We’ll customize the internship based on your interests so you can experience the full power of marketing. If you’re looking for a narrow role—this isn’t it. But if you want to level up and explore every corner of the marketing world (with a fun, supportive team), you’re in the right place.
Work Responsibilities & Duties
- Assist in the creation of social media content (bonus points if you love Canva or memes)
- Help build, test, and track email campaigns that don’t make people hit “unsubscribe”
- Gain practical experience using our customer engagement platform
- Learn the basics of SEO and help us optimize like pros
- Brainstorm like your life depends on it (creativity welcomed)
- Explore the wonders of AI in marketing
- Support real projects with real impact—and real deadlines
- Pitch in where needed—we’re a team, and that’s how we roll
- Perform other duties as assigned, we’ll keep it interesting (and mostly within your job description)
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Must be a sophomore or higher pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Webpage Design, Digital Media, Computer Software and Media Application, or something creative-strategic
- Must love to learn, ask questions, and get stuff done
- Curiosity and a sense of humor = highly preferred
Preferred Skills and Expectations
- Strong writing and communication skills (grammar nerds welcomed - AI support approved!)
- Comfortable with Canva, Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube (you don’t need to be a guru, but know your hashtags)
- Interest in analytics, SEO, or marketing automation tools
- Positive attitude and “let’s figure it out” mindset
- Creative thinker with a willingness to try new things
- Ability to work both independently and in a group brainstorm fueled by snacks
- Must not be afraid of deadlines or Google Docs
Physical demands
This position requires performing tasks that involve constant sitting and keyboarding. This means you'll be working at a computer for extended periods, so maintaining good posture and taking regular breaks to stretch and move around will be important.
Working Conditions
Indoors, with occasional excitement over video shoots, product samples, or office celebrations.
Additional Notes
- No travel is required for this position
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
- While travel within Storm Lake is self-managed, housing assistance is available for candidates relocating to Storm Lake
EEO STATEMENT
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, "protected statuses"). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.
DISCLAIMER
The above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.