Marketing Intern- The Fund at Hula

Desired Start Date: No later than October 1st, with the opportunity to begin earlier as available

End Date: May 2027

Salary: $21.00 per hour

Reports To: Junior Partner

Status: 15-20 hours weekly, on-site

Location: Hula, 50 Lakeside Avenue, Burlington, VT

Benefits: Benefits include complimentary membership to the Burlington Surf Club and other onsite amenities like the onsite fitness center, weekly meditation, chair massages, and more.

About The Fund at Hula: The Fund at Hula is a Vermont-based venture capital fund investing in high-growth, value-aligned startups rooted in the state. Its mission is to support Vermont companies positioned to scale, create jobs, strengthen local economies, and deliver clean, sustainable long-term solutions for communities and the environment.

Role Overview: The Marketing Intern supports the execution of marketing initiatives that

promote The Fund, its portfolio, and Vermont’s innovation ecosystem. This role will collaboratively coordinate marketing efforts with Hula’s marketing team and is ideal for a student or early-career professional looking to gain hands-on experience in content creation, social media, and brand storytelling in a fast-paced, community-focused environment. 

Core Responsibilities (Marketing):

• Assist with creating and scheduling social media content (LinkedIn)
• Support basic graphic design needs using tools like Canva
• Monitor and repost relevant portfolio company news
• Maintain and update The Fund at Hula’s website
• Track and organize marketing assets and content calendars
• Track basic engagement metrics and analytics
• Help maintain brand voice and visual consistency

Other Responsibilities (Administrative):

• General administrative tracking and data input
• Maintain the team’s expense management system
• Maintain and update the team’s shared important dates and events calendar
• Track local ecosystem events and share with the team
• Represent The Fund at Hula at events and in the community

Qualifications:

Required

• Experience with marketing concepts, communications, and social media
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Basic proficiency with Google Workspace (Drive, Calendar, etc.)

Preferred

• Experience with Canva or similar design tools
• Experience with social media and website platforms (LinkedIn, Squarespace, etc.)
• Interest in finance, entrepreneurship, or ecosystem development

Desired Skills, Experience, and Mindset

• Creative, organized, and detail-oriented mindset
• Deadline driven, eager to learn, and takes initiative
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively
• Friendly, professional presence in a community setting

The Fund at Hula is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.