Marketing Intern in Spokane, Washington at Spokane Public Facilities District

NATURE OF WORK:

Performs varied work to help support the marketing team, with a strong focus on live event planning and execution. This internship provides hands-on experience in event marketing, brand promotion and audience engagement. This position will start in May and last through the end of August.

SUPERVISION:

Work is performed under supervision of Marketing Coordinators and Marketing Managers.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of live events, trade shows, conferences, concerts, festivals, and promotional activations.
• Support pre-event marketing efforts, including email campaign concepts, social media promotion, grassroots outreach, and the creation and distribution of event collateral.
• Serve as an on-site representative of the District at community events by setting up, staffing, and breaking down event booths, displays, and promotional materials.
• Assist with physical signage placement, installation, removal, and storage within the venues.
• Engage positively with event attendees, answer basic questions, and help collect leads or feedback.
• Coordinate marketing logistics such as vendor communication, schedules, and inventory tracking.
• Capture photos, videos, and live social media content during events.
• Assist with post-event tasks such as exit surveys, recap reports, and performance analysis.
• Provide general support to the marketing team on additional campaigns and projects as needed.
• Works nights and weekends frequently and holidays as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or a related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong customer service orientation, and confidence speaking in group settings (public-speaking experience preferred).
• Must possess strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills. Proven problem-solving and multitasking skills are essential.
• Demonstrated experience in developing, organizing, and completing projects within budget and time constraints.
• Comfortable engaging with the public and maintaining professional, courteous relationships with colleagues within all levels of the organization and external partners.
• Strong familiarity with social media platforms and editing programs.
• Requires working indoor and outdoors (in varied weather conditions) with a variety of businesses and individuals.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs.

SALARY AND STATUS:

Hourly $20.00 - $26.00 Non-Exempt

Seasonal Benefits:

· Paid Time Off

· Employee Assistance Program

· Not Eligible for Washington State Retirement

· Not Eligible for Benefits