Intern, Marketing / Consulting & Advisory at Hart – Toledo, Ohio

THE ORGANIZATION 

Hart is a full-service, independent brand transformation agency. In 2025, we marked 60 years of moving brands to better places for a better world. Together, we make Every Day Greater™ for our clients and our people. 

SUMMARY

Our CEO started as a Hart intern. Where could an internship here lead you? 
 

We are seeking a motivated and organized Intern to support our Consulting & Advisory / Account Services team at our Toledo office. You’ll get hands-on experience and exposure to diverse functions within our agency, such as brand storytelling, digital engagement and market analytics. This is a fast-paced, collaborative environment and we’ll count on you to assist in projects that span media channels from social and digital to video production and more.

The ideal candidate is curious about marketing and advertising, detail-oriented, and excited to collaborate in a fast-paced agency environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be a sponge. Ask questions. Make suggestions. Have fun! 

• Work with people across four offices (Toledo, Columbus, D.C. and Detroit) 

• Proactive involvement with day-to-day client account support and projects as assigned by your Hart mentor(s)

• Help coordinate project timelines, deliverables, and internal communications

• Participate in client and internal meetings and capture notes and action items

• Support the development of presentations, reports, and project documentation

• Assist with campaign research, competitive audits, and industry trend monitoring

• Collaborate with cross-functional department including creative, media, social media and strategy

• Work with people who have different areas of expertise and love what they do

• Enjoy a creative atmosphere 

• Enjoy food for thought and actual snacks and beverages 

• Gain experience in an exciting and intellectually challenging job at a leading, independent brand transformation agency that lives its values  

Aside from daily work in your designated department, you may be required to attend or participate in:

• Professional training 

• Lunch-and-learn sessions 

• Job-shadowing opportunities 

• Networking events 

• Community service 

• Company outings 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Rising junior / senior undergraduate student or recent graduate in marketing, advertising, communications, business, or a related field

• Strong attention to detail and the courage to ask questions 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

• Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace (PowerPoint/Slides, Excel/Sheets, Word/Docs)

• A self-starter able to work collaboratively as well as independently

• Has a passion for your craft / major

Preferred (but Not Required)

• Previous internship or coursework in marketing, advertising, or communications

• Interest in client services, marketing strategy, or brand management

• Familiarity with project management tools or marketing platforms

PERSONAL SKILLS AND CHARACTER TRAITS 

• Thrives in a creative atmosphere and energy a modern agency provides

• A leader still eager to learn and grow continuously  

• Inclusive and supportive team player who can work in cross-functional teams with people of different grades and backgrounds

• Possess a penchant for results and an entrepreneurial mindset; you bring a can-do mentality to everything you touch

• Works fast and independently with great precision and accuracy

• Passionate regarding all things marketing and technology

• Ambitious and driven individual who thrives when challenged with big problems

• Demonstrates an exceptional track record of managing relationships with prospective clients, agency consultants, previous clients, and other members of a team

• Seen as a trusted collaborator – someone who has a vision and who is agile enough to adapt to change, as well as embrace the chaos that goes with growth roles 

• Tenacious and resilient, developing creative solutions to problems with the will to win

WHAT TO EXPECT  

• An exciting and intellectually challenging internship experience within a leading, independent brand transformation agency that honors and lives its values: 

• We are Champions for Others 

• We are Human-First 

• We Act as One

• We incite New Growth 

• We invite Exploration 

• 24 hours per week during the summer (May-August). Start/end dates and weekly schedule is flexible based on candidate’s schedule and preference

• In-person collaboration, this role will be based out of our office in Toledo, OH

• $15 per hour

• Opportunity to gain real-world agency experience and work alongside experienced marketing professionals

• Daily snacks, beverages, and full access to our on-site tavern and lounge 

• An experience that fosters and provides deeper connections, vital flexibility, personal growth, holistic well-being, and shared purpose

We employ great people from an ever-widening variety of backgrounds – not just because it’s the right thing to do but also because we believe that diverse perspectives make our agency stronger and more innovative. If you share our values, come find your place in our community. Meet us on @_hartinc and hartinc.com/careers to learn more. 

Hart is an equal opportunities employer and continually seeks to advance the concepts of equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. As such, Hart does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, or status as a protected veteran. This policy applies to all personnel activities and conditions of employment.