About the position
GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. By taking a three-tiered, holistic approach for evaluating security posture and ecosystems, GuidePoint enables some of the nation's top organizations, such as Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies, to identify threats, optimize resources and integrate best-fit solutions that mitigate risk. GuidePoint Security's Federal Region is seeking a Federal Marketing Intern for the Summer-Fall 2025 term. This hybrid position includes part-time support at our HQ in Reston, VA and local travel to events throughout the DMV area. The intern will focus on both event support and marketing operations, reporting directly to the Sr. Federal Marketing Specialist and the Federal Marketing Manager. In this role, you will assist with the execution of field events, help maintain the health and data integrity of our key marketing systems like Salesforce and Marketo, and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. A key part of this role will include working on the leadup and execution of a marquee event, and candidates must be able to support through November 7, 2025.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the execution of field events
- Help maintain the health and data integrity of key marketing systems like Salesforce and Marketo
- Support Federal Marketing Team with event logistics and vendor engagements
- Manage vendor sponsorships
- Source event venues
- Manage event supply, shipping, and handling of materials
- Handle registration management
- Manage leads
- Promote events and industry topics on social media channels (LinkedIn required)
- Assist with creation of event campaigns via Marketo Software
- Ensure deadlines are met for all event-related activities
- Support day-to-day management of marketing operations and core marketing technologies
- Assist Sales team with event coordination and logistics
- Help manage events calendars and trackers
- Learn Salesforce and Marketo software, Google Systems, and Monday.com
- Support/attend partner-related events
- Assist in drafting and proofreading marketing content
- Use Canva to create visual content for social media and event materials
- Provide administrative support to the marketing team
- Provide onsite support when needed
- Perform other related duties as needed
Requirements
- Events Management, Marketing, Business and/or related degree/experience preferred
- Must live within 30 miles from the Reston, VA Office (hybrid work)
- Ideally a graduating student and/or someone seeking full-time employment after the internship
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated, self-starter
- Resourcefulness with a strong ability to problem solve
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent people and relationship-building skills
- Extremely detail-oriented and results-driven
Benefits
- Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA
- Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans
- 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
- Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
- Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment
- Pet Benefit Option
