Marketing Intern

The Grand Rapids Symphony is looking for a fun, dog-loving individual from June to August to join the Marketing Team! This position will work to identify and participate in social media trends. New ideas and creative involvement are HIGHLY encouraged while working alongside the Graphic Design Intern on team projects! In addition to handling Figaro through creating Figgy-related social media content, supporting his concert debuts, and managing his office breaks, both outside and playtime. Figgy’s attitude knows best; we work hard but also play hard!

Key Responsibilities

With the Graphic Design Intern:

• Figgy wrangler
• Creates and updates the hall and program slides as well as our digital program book
• Edits the GRS website
• Scouts and places GRS posters within the community and manages them timely
• Organizes and labels GRS content from multiple sources

With the Marketing Coordinator and/or Independently:

• Collaborates and implements social media posts with the Marketing Coordinator
• Drafts marketing email communications
• Collects data performance on email marketing and social media
• Attends and provides assistance at concerts and events
• Perform other duties as assigned 

An Ideal Candidate Will Be:

• A dog lover 
• Able to demonstrate organization and an ability to work independently
• Comfortable developing relationships and interacting with a variety of patrons in a positive, courteous, patient, and diplomatic manner
• Have an interest in symphonic music and/or the arts (not required, but a plus!) 

Skills and Qualifications: 

• Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field. In lieu of education, candidates with direct professional experience of 1-2 years are encouraged to apply. 
• Driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Experience with social media (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, etc.) and Asana
• Experience with Adobe products (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.) and Word Products
• Preferred: Knowledge of Email Campaign Systems

What we’re offering: 

• Join the team! When you join our team, you become part of our culture and the Symphony story. 
• $13/hour, 35 hours per week during concert weeks 
• Subsidized downtown parking
• Hands-on experience in social media management and marketing 
• Opportunity to work with a playful and friendly Bernedoodle 
• Concert attendance 

To apply for this position, please submit the following to GRS Human Resources via email at humanresources@grsymphony.org; Cover Letter and Resume along with 2 writing samples. Applications will be accepted until Friday, April 18th. 

Advancing applicants will be contacted directly, no phone calls, please.

For complete information about the Grand Rapids Symphony, visit www.grsymphony.org.

We are an equal opportunity employer.