Summer Internship - Marketing - E-Commerce

Position Summary 

The E-commerce Marketing Intern will play a pivotal role in supporting the execution of e-commerce marketing strategies to drive sales and enhance brand visibility across online platforms. Working closely with the e-commerce manager and marketing team, the intern will gain firsthand experience in various aspects of digital marketing, including content creation, social media management, search engine optimization, and data analysis. The intern will assist in creating and optimizing product listings, analyzing performance metrics, and identifying opportunities for improvement. Additionally, the intern will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support promotional campaigns, product launches, and marketing initiatives. This position offers a valuable opportunity for learning and professional development in the dynamic field of e-commerce marketing.

This is a 3-6 month paid internship. This position requires the employee to work a consistent schedule. Applicants should be recent graduates in Horticulture, Business, Marketing, or other related fields, or a current student seeking to continue their education while gaining valuable experience. 

Job Description

• Assist in creating and optimizing product listings on e-commerce platforms.
• Support social media management efforts, including content creation and scheduling.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and execute promotional campaigns and initiatives.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in e-commerce marketing.
• Update product listings, ensuring accuracy and consistency across channels.
• Perform data maintenance tasks related to e-commerce.
• Analyze diverse marketing data to create compelling presentations. 
• Utilize insights from consumer research, product analysis, and e-commerce. 
• Assist in organizing and preparing marketing events for Metrolina and its clients.
• Research and provide insight on competitor marketing material and digital content.
• Support the marketing team in administrative tasks. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Horticulture, Business, or another related field; or currently enrolled in a such a program.
• Ability to communicate with the team.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience with e-commerce platforms or digital marketing is a plus. 
• High attention to detail and organization.
• Skilled in utilizing Microsoft office applications and the broader suite of Microsoft software products. 

Job Setting & Physical Demands

This position is primarily an indoor office environment for administrative duties, which may require the use of computers and standard office equipment. Fluency to read, write, and understand the English language is required. Must be able to work in all outdoor elements, including dust and allergens on occasion. Position requires long-term ability for walking, standing, sitting, squatting, bending, reaching, and twisting on a regular basis to fulfill essential duties. Candidate must be able to lift up to 35 pounds unassisted, and up to 50 pounds assisted. 

Disclaimer

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of people assigned to this position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. All employees may be required to perform activities outside of their normal job responsibilities from time to time as needed.

EOE - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.