Marketing & Events Internship

BRECKENRIDGE OUTDOOR EDUCATION • Breckenridge, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Marketing and Events Intern supports the execution of BOEC’s fundraising and community events, as well as ongoing marketing and communications efforts. This is an opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience in nonprofit event planning and marketing operation all while contributing to a mission-driven organization in a beautiful mountain setting. This role is ideal for a college student, recent graduate, or early-career professional who is eager to learn, takes initiative, and is excited to be part of a collaborative and purpose-filled team.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Have a valid drivers license.
• Be willing to participate and pass a background/MVR check.
• A strong interest in event planning, nonprofit marketing, and/or adaptive outdoor recreation.
• Progression toward or completion of event management, marketing, communications, advertising or related degree.
• Organized and detail-oriented with a willingness to learn and take direction.
• Creative thinker with strong writing, editing, and content creation skills.
• Positive attitude and flexibility in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Applied understanding of basic marketing principles, familiarity with social media platforms, basic graphic design skills.
• Interest in outdoor recreation and comfort in outdoor settings is a must.

Nice To Haves

• Administrative work, events, media, and/or marketing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Marketing and Events Coordinator with planning and preparation for major annual events hosted by BOEC.
• Assist with other events including community engagement events, beneficiary events, and staff events.
• Support logistics coordination including organizing materials, managing timelines, designing signage, and tracking donations or auction items.
• Provide on-site assistance during events including setup, registration, greeting guests, and working with volunteers.
• Help gather and organize event-related data, feedback, and photos.
• Design promotional materials, flyers, and graphic content for events and programs in Canva or InDesign.
• Represent BOEC professionally and passionately at events, programs, and community functions.
• Maintain and update website content with relevant stories and events.
• Support BOEC social media presence through content capture, testimonial capture, editing, and posting.
• Support BOEC email communications efforts through writing and editing.
• Other projects as assigned by the Marketing and Events Coordinator.

Benefits

• Private Room in BOEC Staff Shared Housing
• $500 Monthly Stipend
• Participation in BOEC EAP/Building Hope Mental Health Resources
• Access to BOEC outdoor gear with approval
• Pro purchase access
• Parking spot at BOEC Admin Building
• (Winter Internship Only) Epic Local Ski Pass (Keystone and Breckenridge) and opportunities to ski at Copper Mountain and Arapahoe Basin

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree