Marketing Intern

Job Title: Marketing Intern   

Reports to: Director of Marketing & Community Relations           

 Last Revised: 03/19/2025

Pay Classification:  Hourly Non-Exempt, Temporary                           

Pay Range: $18.00 per hour

Working Remotely Classification: Upon Approval/Request            

Pay Grade: 4                             

Position Details
Full Time 40 hours per week, located at 1702 Avenue B, Cloquet, MN 55720 and surrounding area events

Paid Time Off: Accrue 5.54 hours per pay period, up to 48 hours per calendar year

Temporary positions not eligible for benefits

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General Purpose: This position is responsible for assisting with various credit union programs, community relations, financial education, events, market research, advertising, promotional campaigns, and other marketing initiatives. 

Fundamental Duties

1. Communication including social media posting and scheduling, working with area vendors to help design and proof advertising and campaigns, support member newsletter, support internal communications through the newsletter and the intranet.
2. Content development, layout vendor contact for communications, including member and employee newsletter, website, email, brochures, social media, promotions, advertising, and more.
3. Assist the Marketing Team with events; planning, advertising, internal communications, event staffing, other event details as well as maintaining the event calendar on the intranet. Attend and oversee events that will require attending on weekends and/or weeknights.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities 

1. Assist the Marketing Team with reporting and initiative tracking.
2. Assist with daily administrative duties.
3. Contribute to the creation of mock-ups, email campaigns, and social media content.

Other Duties/Responsibilities 

1. Provide assistance to the Marketing Department with mail merges, reporting, proofreading, and research.
2. Assist with projects, initiatives, and perform other duties as assigned.
3. Drive a company vehicle as requested.
4. Maintain organization and stock of promotional and event items in the Marketing Storage Room.
5. Position requires the ability to work flexible hours, including occasional nights, weekends, and holidays.
6. Position requires the flexibility to work at or from various locations including our various offices and event locations.

Job Qualifications (Knowledge)

1. Familiarity with social media platforms.
2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Job Qualifications (Physical Ability)

The credit union is committed to working with its employees to reasonably accommodate them with the physical aspects of this position. The following list outlines the physical considerations that are normally encountered in this job.

1. Vision: A sighted person to read and interpret various data.
2. Speech/Hearing: Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with staff, members, clients, and vendors.
3. Manual Dexterity: Ability to perform necessary computer-related input.
4. Physical Mobility: Limited mobility required. Requires the ability to work flexible hours.
5. Driver’s License: Must possess a valid driver license with no restrictions other than vision correction.
6. Requires being able to lift up to 75 Lbs. onto tailgates, tables, carts, etc. 

Job Qualifications (Ability)

1.    Ability to prioritize multiple tasks to meet established deadlines.

2.    Ability to communicate and interact in a professional and personable manner with members of the credit union, co-workers, in a classroom setting and with the general public.

3.    Ability to possess the mental concentration and resourcefulness necessary to successfully resolve problems.

4.   Ability to professionally handle confidential data.

Job Qualifications (Education/Experience)

1. High school diploma or GED.
2. Currently in an undergraduate program or enrolled in a class for marketing, communications, or a similar major.

Working Conditions/Physical Activities

        Material and Equipment Involved

        *Personal Computer                      *In-house Computer System                       *10-Key Calculator

        *Security System                             *Photocopy                                                        * Shredder

Work Environment/Physical Activities

1.   Work environment is typical for an office.  Workstation may be a private office, cubical, or an open work area.  

2.   Job requires some physical effort and long periods of sitting or standing. 

3.   The job requires the ability to organize workload and complete various tasks within specified deadlines daily. 

4.   Work functions require attention to detail and accuracy as well as reasoning and problem-solving abilities.

Notice: This job description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as, a contract for employment. The credit union makes no guarantee of permanent employment. This job description is to be used as a guideline to give you an understanding of what the credit union has defined this position to be. Management may make changes to this job description at any time. 

The credit union is willing to accommodate handicaps to the extent a financial service organization can without impacting financial control or member service. The credit union is an Equal Opportunity Employer.