What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marketing and Social Media Intern position at Cedar Rapids Kernels?
Marketing & Sales Internship
This position is a full-time paid internship that begins in early 2027 and goes through mid-September. The Marketing & Social Media Intern assists the Marketing Director, the Marketing Coordinator and the Director of Corporate Sales in various daily and season-long tasks. You may also be asked to assist other Kernels front office staff members as needed throughout the internship. This is an in-person position.
Game Day & Non-Game Day Duties:
- Assist in creating, scheduling, and executing new and fresh social media campaigns
- Assist the Social Media & Content Manager with daily tasks in conjunction with our social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, YouTube, etc.)
- Assist in creating an archive of team interviews, activities, and photos
- Assist the Marketing Department with graphic design projects
- Collaborate on various guerilla marketing tactics to increase walk-up ticket sales
- Support the Social Media & Content Manager in planning, writing, proofing, and sending the Kernels email newsletter
- Distribute marketing materials, including pocket schedule and “Game Tonight” signs throughout the Cedar Rapids Area
- Assist with team activities and appearances throughout the community
- Assist with team photography and videography
- Coordinate in-stadium posters to promote upcoming events & games
- Prepare and set up promotions before the game
- Assist the Sales Department in a variety of ways such as delivering sponsor tickets, compiling sponsorship recap presentations, data entry work, assisting with the creation of client presentations and contracts, proof of performance tasks, collecting client creative assets, etc.
During games - you may be asked to do any or all of these tasks:
- Take pictures and videos during games and events held at the stadium
- Help with on-field promotions & other game-day operations like the 50/50 raffle
- Other duties as deemed necessary
Hours / Schedule
- Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm during non-game days
- 9am through the end of the game during Kernels home game days
- Expected to work weekends and special events on the Kernels calendar
- This position is located in downtown Cedar Rapids and is not a remote position
Preferred start date
- Early 2027 through mid-September 2027
- The schedule during the school year can be determined based on class schedule and proximity to Cedar Rapids on a case-by-case basis
Requirements
- Able to be on your feet for 12 hours a day
- Able to lift 25lbs or more
- Fluent in Microsoft Office programs, social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, YouTube, etc.), Design Software (Adobe Creative suite, Canva, Etc.), and Mailchimp
- Be a team player who is willing to help out in a close office environment
- Demonstrate and grow the Kernels “Excellence In All We Do” credo by displaying the utmost in professionalism, compassion and respect, and provide first-class customer service to our fans and clients
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.