Marketing Intern

Rural Metro Fire•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

Rural Metro Fire, the nation's largest private fire services organization, is looking for a Marketing Intern to join our team for the summer. This is a hands-on role where you will create real content, work alongside fire service professionals, and gain exposure to both B2B and B2C marketing in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. This internship is part of the Brindlee Summer Internship Program, a structured experience designed to develop top college talent through real-world business exposure in the fire service industry. You will be embedded in the Marketing and Communications function for the duration of the program, with opportunities to attend cross-divisional talks and sessions that provide a broader understanding of how Rural Metro Fire and Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus operate.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, or a related field.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
Organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Portfolio or work samples demonstrating design, layout, or content creation capabilities (class projects are acceptable).

Nice To Haves

Interest in fire service, emergency services, public safety, or membership-based industries.
Familiarity with social media management, email marketing platforms, or CRM tools such as Salesforce.
Photography skills, particularly in field or event settings.

Responsibilities

Help keep the marketing content calendar organized and on track.
Draft social media posts, community newsletters, and simple digital content aimed at homeowners and members.
Help build PowerPoint presentations and sales materials like one-pagers and pitch decks.
Join firefighters and officers in the field to capture stories, photos, and content ideas.
Help coordinate with print vendors and manage production timelines for marketing projects.
Research prospects, industries, and markets to help the Business Development team prepare for meetings and proposals.
Help build leave-behind materials and follow-up content that support the sales process from first contact through close.
Write blog posts, service page content, and articles for the website that help drive organic search traffic and position Rural Metro Fire as an industry leader.
Learn basic SEO principles and apply them to web content, including keyword research, metadata, and internal linking.
Attend cross-divisional talks covering sales, operations, purchasing, and systems to build a well-rounded understanding of the business.