Marketing Intern - Run

KEEN Footwear • Portland, OR

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Marketing Intern for Run will help develop and implement tools and processes that bring KEEN’s brand to life for fans of its run category and build awareness among new fans. The intern will gain hands-on experience in footwear marketing and community engagement, working with industry experts and contributing to marketing materials, activations, partnerships, and trail-running community efforts.

This is a 10-week, on-site internship at KEEN’s Global Headquarters in Portland, Oregon, scheduled Monday, June 14 through Friday, August 20. The intern must work 40 hours per week during normal working hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and be available in the office five days per week. Interns may plan no more than four total vacation days during the program.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university at the junior, senior, or graduate level, or have recently graduated from an accredited college or university.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Must commit to the 10-week program from mid-June through mid-August and work 40 hours per week during the standard Monday–Friday work week.
• Must be available to work on-site at the Portland headquarters five days per week, during normal hours of Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.
• Plan no more than four total vacation days during the internship.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Be able to learn and adapt quickly to new software and tools.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail when preparing presentations, reports, and materials.
• Demonstrate strong organization skills, including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Be able to work independently and collaborate with a team.
• Have strong organization, communication, and collaboration skills, a people-first attitude, and comfort engaging in large social situations.
• Be able to perform the essential functions of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation, including using a computer for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Passion for creativity, sustainability, the outdoors, footwear trends, or innovation.
• A creative, detail-oriented approach and ability to bring fresh ideas to life and solve problems.
• Proactive curiosity, initiative, and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist with functions needed for events, including KEEN-owned events, sponsored trail races, and retailer-centered activations.
• Organize and execute product seeding campaigns for identified key opinion leaders and tastemakers ahead of major product launches.
• Develop tools and processes for strong brand representation across KEEN-owned and partner channels.
• Organize weekly run club activities from the Portland Garage in partnership with a local run club.
• Build a scalable, repeatable playbook for ongoing community marketing efforts.
• Assist with influencer marketing, including selection, outreach, and support.

Benefits

• Product discounts
• Subsidized cafeteria
• Inspiring workspace
• Hands-on experience on impactful projects
• Collaboration with talented teammates and participation in a group project with other interns
• Networking opportunities with industry experts and mentors

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern