Marketing & Communications Intern

Ravinia Festival Association•Highland Park, IL

2d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Marketing & Communications Intern to join our Ravinia Festival Marketing and Communications (MarCom) team. The role involves assisting with on- and off-site activations, developing creative campaigns to engage new and returning audiences, supporting the purchase and delivery of ads, and assisting with email marketing and social media as needed. This internship plays a vital role in promoting Ravinia’s concerts, enhancing the visitor experience, and helping the festival connect with diverse audiences through innovative marketing initiatives.

Requirements

Proficient in or has the ability/desire to learn Google Workspace
Developing project management skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail; experience with Project Management systems such as Monday.com is a plus
Excellent research abilities and strong communication skills
Ability to work well in a team environment
Experience with social media content creation and familiarity with major platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok)
Basic graphic design or video editing skills preferred (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar)
Enthusiasm, reliability, and a proactive approach to learning and contributing
Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Communications, Arts Management, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Strong interest in live events, music, or arts marketing
The Marketing and Communications Intern must have a vehicle, a valid driver's license, and access to a reliable, registered, and insured vehicle for transporting activation materials to off-site locations.
The role is fully in-person and requires the ability to lift up to 30 lbs. for light physical activity, such as setting up in-park displays, signage, or promotional materials.
As the Marketing and Communications Intern, your schedule will flex based on concert times, marketing events, and special activations, often requiring mid-afternoon through mid-evening hours, including weekends and some holidays.

Responsibilities

Represent Ravinia as part of the “Street Team” at local events and off-site activations
Assist in transporting, setting up, and taking down off-site activations with Street Team
Greet media partners on concert nights and help manage night-of logistics
Plan and execute in-park activations to engage visitors and gather subscribers
Assist in tracking marketing and press campaigns
Compile and deliver marketing assets to advertising partners
Participate in Summer Season Concert Duty
Help maintain the ad calendar, coordinating with graphics department and advertisers to deliver assets
Assist in the delivery, deployment, and ROI reporting of paid and trade digital campaigns
Deliver performance updates on paid and trade campaigns internally and externally as needed
Provide departmental administrative support as needed
Opportunity to pitch, plan, and execute a full promotion from start to finish, including ideation, logistics, and follow-up
Assist with grassroots marketing efforts, including in-park signage and displays
Develop ideas for interactive activities to offer to first-time park visitors
Conduct artist research to identify promotional opportunities and drive engagement
Develop and execute special projects related to artist hospitality, new-audience experience and education, customer experience enhancements, and more
Other duties as assigned.