Marketing & Public Relations Intern

Van Horn Automotive Group Inc•Plymouth, WI

About The Position

Van Horn Automotive Group, an Employee Owned Company in Sheboygan, has an outstanding opportunity for a professional and eager part time Marketing & Public Relations Intern to assist the Public Relations Coordinator with company events. Are you a Marketing student currently enrolled in college eager for an opportunity to gain experience in the Marketing field? Are you detail oriented with a strong work ethic? We want you on our team! This position will be 400 hours over the course of the summer starting in May. Family Born. Employee Owned. The Van Horn Automotive Group has been empowering people and amazing customers since 1966, and now has over 15 locations throughout Wisconsin with over 750 employees. Being employee-owned offers a unique benefit that invests in you and your future. As a 78% owner, our employees receive contributions to a qualified retirement plan that is 100% funded by the company!!

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Valid Driver's License
Must be currently enrolled in a college or university for a marketing degree
Strong desire to learn and develop marketing and PR skills.
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Efficiency at MS Office
Customer service-oriented mindset.
Proficiency with social media platforms.
Flexible schedule, with some night and weekend availability required.

Responsibilities

Assist with planning and executing events, including dealership grand openings, sponsorship activations, exhibitor shows, and community initiatives (e.g., Golf Outings, Road America, Mill Street Festival, etc.).
Coordinate logistics for event setup and teardown.
Recruit volunteers and workers for events.
Source vehicles for event displays and secure necessary insurance.
Build donation packages for charitable events and raffle drawings.
Capture event content (photos/videos) and contribute to social media posts.
Support Van Horn Automotive Group's PR initiatives by building and maintaining relationships with community representatives, media contacts, and corporate partners.
Assist with PR efforts, including event promotion and content creation.
Search news sites and social media for PR mentions and quantify impact.
Gather and submit information for dealership applications and awards.
Oversee employee ticket giveaways, notify staff of complimentary tickets, and facilitate distribution.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Being employee-owned offers a unique benefit that invests in you and your future.
As a 78% owner, our employees receive contributions to a qualified retirement plan that is 100% funded by the company!!

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