Marketing Internship

The selected candidate will support the Aquarium marketing team in its daily activities. The marketing intern will collaborate in the development of general admissions traffic-driving promotions, and is responsible for managing the successful communication and implementation of these promotions. The intern will also assist in the coordination of marketing department activities, including advertising, consumer relationship marketing, and market research; media sponsorship; exhibit and program launches; sponsorship fulfillment; and special projects as assigned.

Essential Functions

  • Assists department to develop a strategic plan for attendance-driving promotions to offset projected or actual downturns in general admissions
  • Assists with sponsorship prospecting and partner fulfillment
  • Assists team to develop and implement all marketing-based aspects of new exhibits/programs/special events, including opening events, consumer promotions, advertising and promotional campaigns, media sponsors, visitor research, giveaways, etc.
  • Analyzes promotional opportunities presented by local and regional media, and implements and monitors Aquarium participation
  • Strategically plans and writes for Aquarium newsletters, the Aquarium's CRM mechanism
  • Coordinates miscellaneous advertising efforts, including placement in local and regional publications, and assists manager with any day-to-day advertising duties as needed
  • Attends grassroots outreach events as Aquarium representative.

Requirements

  • Open to undergrad students enrolled in an accredited college, pursuing a degree in marketing, communications, public relations, development, or a related field.
  • Selected candidate must complete a minimum of 120 hours of work within the selected term; occasional weekends may be required.
  • A working knowledge of Excel and Word, and PowerPoint preferred; basic computer skills required.
  • Candidate should be creative, energetic, organized, and possess strong verbal skills; candidate should also be self-motivated, have the ability to work independently, and take initiative on projects.

How to Apply

Access the internship application (below). A complete application includes contact information, answers to brief statements listed, a resume with two references listed, and a copy of college transcript. Send complete applications to:

National Aquarium in Washington, DC – Marketing Internships
Commerce Building B-077
14th Street & Constitution Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20230

 Download the marketing internship application

Application Deadlines:

  • December 1 for winter and spring terms
  • April 1 for summer term
  • July 1 for fall term

For more information, contact:

Marketing Department
National Aquarium in Washington, DC
14th Street & Constitution Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20230
E-mail: clourens@aqua.org
Phone: 202-482-0373

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