Sales & Marketing Internship

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center•Anchorage, AK

49d•$14•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Sales & Marketing, the Sales & Marketing Intern supports AWCC’s mission by helping create compelling content, supporting events, and assisting with day-to-day office operations. This role blends creativity with real-world sales and marketing experience and provides plenty of opportunities to grow your professional skills (and maybe your photo library of moose).

Requirements

Strong interest in marketing, communications, digital media, or a related field.
Experience with video editing tools (e.g., CapCut, Adobe Premiere, Final Cut).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage multiple projects.
Comfort on camera for live streams—or the willingness to grow into it.
Positive attitude and flexibility in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.
Ability to speak confidently to large and small audiences while professionally representing AWCC.
Ability to engage respectfully in a team environment to help achieve AWCC’s goals and objectives.
Demonstrates a professional, positive, and respectful attitude and strong work ethic.
Comfort working around animals in human care.
Willingness to actively participate in fun, sometimes silly, group and team-building activities.
Ability to work outdoors in drastically changing weather, including extreme wind, temperatures, pouring rain, and winter conditions.
Ability to work long hours on your feet and walk long distances over uneven terrain while providing interpretive talks and information.
Ability to perform physically demanding tasks such as cleaning and moving up to 40 pounds.
Ability to work directly with the public and diverse audiences, providing information and assistance in a positive manner.
Willingness to learn topics of interest to visitors, including local history, geography, geology, and more.
Must be able to work a highly variable schedule as needed, including all weekends, early mornings, and nights.
Strong time and task management skills.
Current driver’s license.
Must be eligible to work in the United States.
Must have received or be willing to receive a tetanus vaccination by the date of hire to be considered. Proof of vaccination required.

Nice To Haves

Application demonstrates how this opportunity will be a career-building opportunity.
Application demonstrates knowledge of AWCC programs.
Experience with Alaska’s wildlife and environment.
Rabies vaccine: depending on the animals in our care at the time of the internship having this vaccination may lead to more animal engagement opportunities.
Photography experience.
Graphic design familiarity (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite).
Event planning or customer service experience.
First Aid & CPR certifications.
Fluency in multiple languages.
Dena'ina language familiarity.
A sense of humor—preferably one that pairs well with animal puns.

Responsibilities

Film, edit, and produce short-form videos for social media, the website, and promotional campaigns.
Capture behind-the-scenes moments, animal spotlights, and guest experiences.
Assist with storyboarding and brainstorming fresh content ideas.
Host or assist with live streams on platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.
Help manage daily social posting, engagement, and trend monitoring.
Support the development of social media campaigns and audience interaction strategies.
Assist with planning, setup, and execution of AWCC events.
Support facility rental events such as luncheons, weddings, and corporate dinners.
Provide day-of event support, including guest coordination and promotional tasks.
Capture photos and videos during events for future marketing use.
Assist with scheduling, preparation, and hosting of VIP Site Tours.
Help coordinate with media outlets for interviews, on-site coverage, and promotional opportunities.
Support film crews and production teams during on-site shoots, ensuring smooth logistics and adherence to AWCC policies.
Assist in gathering information, preparing materials, and escorting media as needed.
Write clear, engaging copy for blogs, email newsletters, social posts, and marketing materials.
Assist in updating website content as needed.
Support the creation of signage, brochures, and other visitor-facing materials.
Provide general administrative support for the Sales & Marketing team.
Maintain organized files, digital assets, and project workflows.
Assist with partner communications, tour scheduling, and other operational tasks.
Answer the main phone line and respond to incoming messages.
Monitor and respond to inquiries sent to [email protected] and [email protected]
Other Duties as Assigned