Marketing & Events Intern

Marketing & Events Intern
Job Description

Overview
The Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center (CSC) is seeking an intern to join our communications team. The Marketing & Events Intern will work to increase our awareness in the community and assist with both internal and external events. Working closely with the Development & Communications Manager, this position will provide hands-on exposure to three major marketing functions: brand strategy, communications and content development, and events management.
 

Reports to: Development & Communications Manager

Duration: Mid-February thru Late August; with the possibility of extension
Pay: $17/hour
Hours: 18-25 hours per week. Applicants must be willing to work some evening or weekend events.
Application Closes: February 10, 2025 or when the position is filled.
Start Date: February 17, 2025 or as soon as possible
 

Qualifications
∙ Marketing, business, or communication majors preferred but not required. Recent college graduates and current college attendees are encouraged to apply.
∙ Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
∙ Familiarity with the following social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, MailChimp, and Youtube.
∙ Strong attention to detail and ability to manage priorities and workflow within set timeframes.
∙ Previous customer service, office, and events experience.
∙ Experience working with Canva is a must.
∙ Positive, enthusiastic and flexible attitude.

Preferred but not required.
∙ Experience with Adobe Creative Suite programs including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
∙ Experience with photography and/or video production.
 

Objectives
∙ Brand Strategy: Identify relevant insights within our target audiences and create content to market towards new audiences. Assist with digital marketing, advertising, and social media posting within our brand standards.
∙ Communications and Content Development: Highlight mission and vision through storytelling. Collect content from programs and events including photo, video, and written story. Ensure consistent messaging across platforms.
∙ Events Management: Aid staff with the planning, execution, and wrap-up of CSC held events. Tasks include but are not limited to designing materials, marketing, researching vendors and executing events
 

Applicants should send the following to Emily Ridgeway at emily@communitysailingcenter.org
∙ Resume
∙ Cover Letter
∙ References (2)
505 Lake Street Burlington, VT 05401 | 802.864.2499 | www.communitysailingcenter.org