Marketing Intern - Summer 2026

Smithers-Oasis Career • Kent, OH

15h • Hybrid

About The Position

Smithers-Oasis is a global manufacturer and marketer of various foam products, including floral foam, design media, postharvest products, cellular growing media, temperature control packaging, and custom foams. The company has operations in over 20 countries and was established in 1954. Their business divisions cater to diverse markets, from floral and horticultural to medical and engineered products. Smithers-Oasis aims to add value by helping people express emotions through flowers and plants, assisting doctors with foot problems, delivering life-saving medicine, and supporting farmers. They are committed to quality, innovation, community collaboration, and customer satisfaction. This role is for a Marketing Intern for the Summer of 2026, supporting the North American Floral marketing team with hands-on eCommerce, product development, and trade show support.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Merchandising, Business, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Basic understanding of eCommerce platforms and product data (or willingness to learn quickly).
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must be local to Kent, OH for onsite work.

Responsibilities

• Set up eCommerce items, including product details and images, and categorization.
• Assist with new product development projects, including data entry, sample tracking, and coordination with internal teams.
• Support trade show preparation and follow-up, including product lists, assets, and logistics coordination.
• Conduct basic product and market research as needed.
• Support the marketing team with ad hoc tasks.

Benefits

• An opportunity to add value to the organization and build strong professional networking relationships.
• Clear, measurable goals and projects for their professional portfolio at the end of the internship.
• Exposure to a global organization.
• Experience with different management styles and areas of expertise through assignments managed by various marketing team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees