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Marketing Project Management Intern
Department : Early Careers
Employment Type : Internship
Location : Austin, Texas
Description
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Four Hands is the leading global designer and wholesaler of lifestyle home furnishings. We design, manufacture, and distribute our products and support the growing needs of large retail chains, e-commerce businesses, independent regional stores, and interior designers. Four Hands has received numerous recognition and accolades, including ranking in the Inc. 5000 list 15 times and being one of Austin's Top Workplaces for 5 years which couldn't have been possible without our employees.
We are looking for a thoughtful and talented Project Management Intern to join our Creative Services team. This person will assist our team by managing project schedules, budgets, and addressing any issues or risks that may arise. This role is pivotal in maintaining a well-organized project management framework and ensuring smooth operations. This involves communicating with various departments within Four Hands to ensure alignment with key stakeholders.
This position is expected to start in May 2025 and continue through the entire Summer 2025 term (through August 2025). Our internships are a minimum of 10 weeks, part-time and on-site.
In This RoleCollaborate with cross-functional teams to build project timelines and track deliverables for marketing campaigns, including paid media, product launches, category launches, and social campaignsRotate through different departments (Video & Photo Studio, Brand Copy & Design Team, Interior Design, & CGI) to gain diverse experienceCo-facilitate end-to-end project progression within the creative services team, ensuring effective communication with leadership and stakeholdersReceive new project submissions from stakeholders and collaborate with Director of Production to accurately scope out the timeframe, priority, and evaluate project needs and requirementsCreate and manage project documents (plan, budget, schedules, reports)Coordinate asset collection, communication, and production monitoring with internal teams and external vendorsSchedule and manage meetings for the team internally and cross-functionally to facilitate communication throughout the project life cycleManage cross-functional meetings, document takeaways, and distribute follow-up communications to update stakeholders on project changesCollect and report necessary project metrics (asset completion, delivery times, external vendor hours / budget)Uphold our Core Values and be a valuable member of the Four Hands teamOther duties as assigned by ManagementThe Ideal Person
Currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Marketing, Advertising or related fieldPrevious internship experience is a plusDetail-oriented, organized and proactiveStrong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projectsAbility to work collaboratively within a team environmentStrong written and oral communication skillsFamiliarity with project management tools (Asana, Microsoft Project, etc.)Microsoft Office experience
Internship Program at Four Hands
The Internship Program is aimed to provide students with hands-on experience in the area they are most passionate about. Interns at Four Hands have the opportunity to work closely with various departments to gain valuable knowledge about the company. The program focuses on professional development, offering mentorship from like-minded professionals and the chance to contribute to real projects. Interns are encouraged to bring innovative ideas to make the experience challenging and rewarding. This program will enable students to gain the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in their future careers.
