Marketing Intern

Position Summary
Virginia Green is currently seeking a paid Marketing Intern in Richmond, Virginia. The ideal candidate is entering their junior or senior year and is a marketing/advertising, visual communications/design, or public relations major. The intern can expect to be involved in all areas of internal and external marketing development, involved in internal and external meetings including working with our advertising agency and providing support for social and philanthropic campaigns. We’re seeking a versatile marketing professional who is curious, eager to grow, and comfortable working in a fast paced, ever changing environment. The ideal candidate has a genuine interest in all areas of marketing and thrives on learning new skills, taking on new challenges, and adapting quickly to shifting priorities.

Primary Responsibilities
• Support strategic development and execution of internal and external marketing efforts (this could include some design work)
• Assist with marketing operations (calendar, billing, and monthly deliverables)
• Assist with tracking and reporting of all internal efforts to help refine and improve efforts on-going
• Help to keep website current, relevant and information accurate (working with other departments)
• Assist with marketing events and activities
• Conduct market and consumer research

Required Qualifications / Attributes
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills – detailed oriented
• Knowledge of social networking channels
• Familiar with CRM databases
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of web site design and development a plus
• Knowledge of Google Analytics a plus

Education and Experience
• Must be a current college student in good standing: Marketing, Advertising or Communications majors preferred.

Minimum Physical Requirements
• Walking, standing, bending, reaching, and twisting
• Ability to use computer keyboard and monitor for extended periods
• Ability to lift approximately 15-20 lbs.

*Virginia Green is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or other legally protected status.