Marketing Intern

Material Handling Industry•Charlotte, NC

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

This Marketing Intern position is ideal for college students and recent graduates who are looking to gain in-office or remote experience in Marketing and project coordination and learn about the Material Handling Industry and supply chain industry workforce education. The Material Handling Education Foundation, Inc. (MHEFI) is an independent charitable organization established in 1976. Since 1967, our programs have supported over 1,000 students and educators seeking pathways to quality educational programs and fulfilling careers. It is the Foundation’s mission to provide financial support for educational programs to engage and retain talent for the material handling, logistics, and supply chain industry.

Requirements

Applied understanding of basic marketing principles
Familiarity with social media marketing platforms (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram)
Creative problem-solving skills
Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
Comfortable with multitasking in a deadline-driven environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Basic photography, image and video editing, and graphic design skills
Bachelor’s degree or currently working towards a bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or a related field.
Successful completion of introductory courses in marketing, business, or equivalent
Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with creative software, Adobe Suite, Canva, Hootsuite, or similar social media management tools

Responsibilities

Write copy for social media posts, press releases, and other marketing collateral.
Assist in the creation of written, video, and image content for marketing channels.
Recommend and implement website improvements.
Measure and report the results of marketing initiatives.
Market research to identify colleges and universities in the United States specializing in various vertical industry channels.
Research to determine how schools are promoting the Call for Scholarships and identify websites for posting the scholarship opportunity.