Marketing Intern - Run

KEEN Footwear•Portland, OR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Marketing Intern - Run will help develop and implement tools and processes that bring the KEEN brand to life for fans of the run category and build awareness among new fans. The role supports relationship-building, activations, marketing materials, coordination with outside partners, and partnerships within the trail-running community. The internship is based on-site at KEEN’s Global Headquarters in Portland, Oregon, runs for 10 weeks from June 14 through August 20, and pays $22 per hour. Interns work 40 hours per week during normal weekday hours.

Requirements

Be enrolled at an accredited college or university as a junior, senior, or graduate student pursuing a degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field, or have recently graduated from an accredited college or university.
Be able to work 40 hours per week during the internship, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and work in the office five days per week.
Be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Commit to the 10-week program from mid-June through mid-August and 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.
Have strong verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail when preparing presentations, reports, and materials.
Have strong organizational skills and 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 outdoor activities, sustainability, footwear trends, or innovation.
Creativity, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability.
Proactivity, curiosity, and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

Assist with functions for events, including KEEN-owned events, sponsored trail races, and retailer-centered activations.
Organize and execute premium product-seeding campaigns for identified key opinion leaders and tastemakers ahead of major product launches.
Develop tools and processes for best-in-class brand representation in 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 to support community marketing efforts.
Assist with influencer marketing, including selection, outreach, and support.