What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marketing Intern position at Virginia Green?
About Us
Virginia Green is Virginia’s largest locally owned lawn care company, providing customers with services ranging from weed control and fertilization to aeration and seeding. We have multiple locations and more than 300 employees servicing locations throughout the commonwealth. Virginia Green customers expect the best which is why we are looking for people who are ready to do their best work alongside us.
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.
Primary Responsibilities
- Support strategic development and execution of internal and external marketing efforts
- Work with the Marketing Coordinator to monitor all social media channels – working with outside partner to deliver new and engaging content, measure effectiveness and make on-going recommendations
- 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
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.
