Marketing Internship

Description

Position Title: Marketing Intern 

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

Location: Kalamazoo, MI

Employment Status: Part-Time; Internship

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 

Position Summary: Aldevra is seeking a creative and motivated Marketing Intern to join our team on a part-time basis. In this role, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting our Marketing Department with various initiatives and campaigns aimed at increasing brand awareness and engaging customers. We welcome applications from students and recent graduates looking to apply their academic knowledge in a real-world setting. The ideal candidate is innovative, detail-oriented, and eager to learn, while embodying our core values of SOAR: Strong Integrity and Ethics, Outstanding Teamwork, Accountability-Driven, and Relentless Pursuit of Quality.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Content Creation: Assist in creating engaging content for social media, newsletters, blogs, and other channels to promote our brand and services.
• Market Research: Conduct research on industry trends, competitor activity, and customer preferences to help guide marketing strategies.
• Campaign Support: Help coordinate and implement digital and print marketing campaigns.
• Social Media Management: Support social media posting, engagement, and analytics.
• Analytics and Reporting: Collect and analyze data from campaigns and prepare performance reports.
• Event Support: Assist with organizing marketing events, webinars, and other promotional activities.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other departments to ensure a consistent brand message across all platforms.
• All other duties as assigned.

About Us

Aldevra was founded in 2009 by U.S. Marine Corps veteran and minority entrepreneur Rodney Marshall. Beginning with foodservice equipment sales to the federal government, the company has grown to include medical equipment and professional services. Today, Aldevra is a top U.S. foodservice equipment dealer, expanding its reach to commercial and e-commerce customers while providing federal agencies with staffing and facility management services. We’re committed to quality products and customer service.

Recent accolades include:

• Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America No. 3359 on the 2024 list
• Foodservice Equipment Reports 2024 Top Dealer 
• VETS Indexes 5-Star Employer for 2024 Employer Awards 
• Foodservice Equipment & Supplies magazine 2024 Distribution Giants list 
• Great Expectations Award for Outstanding Growth in 2023 
• Strata GPO Top 10 Dealer
• RATIONAL 2024 Premium Partner Award
• Great Place to Work® 
• 2024 Military Friendly® Employer Gold designation
• 2023 HIRE Vets Medallion Award
• ENERGY STAR® Partner
• Department of Defense Military Spouse Employment Partnership Small Business Partner
• Army Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) Partner #911

Learn more about us at aldevra.com.

Requirements

Workplace Safety and Environment:

This position is based in an office environment, primarily involving computer work, meetings, and collaboration with team members.

This position requires passing an extensive background check

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in or recent graduate of a Marketing, Communications, or related program.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms and digital marketing trends.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiarity with marketing tools such as Canva is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be well-organized and detailed oriented.

Veterans and Military Spouses are encouraged to apply.  

We offer you a generous benefits package including:

• Paid Time Off
• Employee 401(k) with company match
• Professional Team Environment

Aldevra is an equal opportunity, E-Verify employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.