What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marketing Communications Intern position at WaterFurnace International?
Our Purpose
“To transform the way we use energy, protect resources for future generations, and give people the freedom to focus on life.”
Company Brief
Headquartered in Fort Wayne, IN, WaterFurnace designs and manufactures ultra-efficient, renewable-energy comfort products that provide heating, cooling, and potable hot water solutions for use in both homes and commercial buildings. We employ more than 345 people in R&D, Manufacturing, Marketing, and Sales roles across the US and Canada. For almost four decades, our Geothermal Heat Pumps, Water Source Heat Pumps, and Heat Recovery Chillers have been reducing energy usage consumption and increasing comfort in buildings around the world.
Job Overview
Under the direction of the Marketing Operations Manager, the Marketing Intern will support both the event planning and communications teams. This role offers hands-on experience across event execution, content development, and marketing operations.
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented self-starter who is eager to gain real-world experience in a fast-paced marketing environment. This internship is intended to extend beyond the summer, with a preferred commitment of at least 6 months.
Responsibilities & Duties
- Support planning and execution of tradeshows, sales meetings, training events, and internal meetings
- Assist with event logistics, including load-in/load-out, setup/teardown, procuring materials, A/V coordination, and vendor support
- Manage event inventory, assets, and warehousing organization
- Prepare attendee materials such as badges, agendas, and welcome packets
- Develop and maintain detailed, template-driven spreadsheets
- Help document processes, workflows, and event planning best practices for ongoing team use
- Assist with pre-event communications, including logistics emails and reminders
- Create and support marketing content across digital platforms (email, web, social, etc.)
- Collaborate with the design team and internal stakeholders to align messaging, visuals, and branding
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to identify the desired messaging to best influence the chosen target audiences
- Support marketing team project management initiatives by executing various research, reporting, task and deadline tracking, and administrative assignments
- Support digital event tools, including registration pages and mobile app content
- Assist with AI-related initiatives
- Compile email and survey data and communicate to the marketing team and stakeholders in a clear and concise manner
- Digitize archival materials and maintain accurate media lists
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a degree program in marketing, communications, public relations, event planning, or a related field
- Availability to work 20 hours per week highly preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
- High attention to detail and sense of ownership
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
All offers of employment are subject to a pre-employment drug screen.
We consider applications for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information or any other legally protected status.