What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marketing Intern position at Kennelwood Pet Resorts?
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Description
Kennelwood Pet Resorts is looking for a Marketing Intern to be a part of a growing industry leader pet care business. This internship provides hands-on marketing experience in the pet care industry. Interns will work closely with our Marketing Director to support digital engagement, brand promotion, and community building efforts. This program combines both in-person and remote work for a flexible, hybrid experience. The program is ideal for students passionate about marketing, social media, and animal care.
Spring Semester (approximately 12 weeks)
15–20 hours/week - there will be evening/weekend hours required for community events (flexible schedule based on intern's availability)
Essential duties and responsibilities:
- Serve as a point of contact for Kennelwood’s online community
- Assist in developing a content marketing plan and editorial calendar
- Create engaging, shareable content for platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and other marketing needs
- Travel to Kennelwood locations for social media content
- Monitor and respond to comments and customer queries in a timely, brand-consistent manner
- Provide community feedback to management and agency teams
- Plan and execute online and offline community initiatives and programs
- Support social media and communication campaigns aligned with marketing strategies
- Track and analyze web traffic and campaign performance using KPIs
- Assist in organizing and participating in events to boost brand awareness
- Coordinate with marketing and agency teams to ensure consistency in messaging
- Stay informed about emerging trends in digital technology and social media
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in a Marketing, Communications, or related degree program
- Strong interest in social media, community engagement, and content creation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Familiarity with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram) and analytics tools
- Interns will use their personal devices for work but will be provided access to company communication tools and creative platforms necessary to complete their tasks
- Creative mindset and ability to generate innovative ideas
- Self-motivated, organized, and detail oriented
- Passion for pets is a plus!
What's in it for you?
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Weekly paychecks
- Training and growth potential
- Paid Holidays
- Free Pet Boarding and Dog DayCamp
- Discounts on Training and Grooming
- Bring your dog to work with you!
- Benefits may vary per position and department
Learning Outcomes
- Gain practical experience in digital marketing and community engagement
- Develop skills in content creation, campaign strategy, and performance analysis
- Understand how to integrate brand messaging across various channels
- Learn to plan and execute marketing events
- Build a professional portfolio of marketing work
- Course credit (depending on candidate’s institution requirements)
This description is representative only and is not exhaustive of all the tasks this position may be required to perform.
Kennelwood Pet Resorts opened its first location in 1974. Since the beginning, Kennelwood has been a leader in the pet care industry being the first to introduce pet services like Shed-X and Doggie DayCamp and continues the tradition by offering services such as training, grooming, dog daycamp, and boarding. Kennelwood has nine convenient pet resort locations as well as a Kennelwood Academy for Dog Training Professionals. Kennelwood continues to be an industry leader and has the philosophy that the experiences we create from connections that build trust and confidence. Join our team and be a part of the tradition and contribute to the lives of the pets entrusted in our care!
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