Marketing Intern

Aurora Sewing Center; East Aurora (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Aurora Sewing Center in East Aurora, NY seeks a creative Part-Time Marketing Intern to join our growing team. You will assist with social media, content creation, email campaigns, and Shopify updates, gaining hands-on experience in digital marketing for a family-owned retailer.

You’ll work with our Marketing Manager and store teams on promotions, analytics, and portfolio-building projects, while learning Canva, Adobe CC, Google Ads, and Meta Business Suite in a supportive, creative environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed degree in Marketing, Digital Media, Graphic Design, Business, or related field
• Creative mindset with interest in digital marketing and content creation
• Familiarity with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube)
• Basic experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, or other design/video editing tools preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Organized, detail-oriented, able to manage multiple projects
• Self-motivated, dependable, eager to learn
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively
• Interest in sewing, quilting, embroidery, or creative hobbies is a plus

Responsibilities

• Social Media: create, schedule, and publish content across platforms
• Content Creation: develop graphics, photography, shorts, reels, and promo materials
• Email Marketing: craft content for campaigns featuring products, promotions, classes, events
• Website & Ecommerce: update Shopify store content, listings, collections, and promotions
• Digital Advertising: exposure to Google Ads, Meta advertising, and other platforms
• Creative Writing: assist with blog posts, product descriptions, and marketing content
• Marketing Analytics: monitor engagement, emails, and website activity to identify improvements
• Team Collaboration: work with Marketing Manager and store teams on initiatives

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Digital marketing

Graphic design

Communication

Education

Pursuing or recently completed degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Cloud

Shopify

Klaviyo

Google Ads

Meta Business Suite

Job description

Join Our Creative Marketing Team! Aurora Sewing Center is seeking a creative, motivated, and enthusiastic Part‑Time Marketing Intern to join our growing marketing team!

This is an excellent opportunity for a college student or recent graduate interested in gaining real‑world, paid experience in digital marketing, social media, content creation, and ecommerce.

You’ll work alongside our Marketing Manager to help develop engaging marketing content, promote our products and events, and strengthen our online presence. You’ll gain valuable hands‑on experience while contributing to the growth of a well‑established, family‑owned retail business.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Social Media: Assist with creating, scheduling, and publishing engaging content across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and other platforms.
• Content Creation: Develop creative graphics, photography, shorts, reels, and promotional materials.
• Email Marketing: Help create content for email marketing campaigns featuring products, promotions, classes, and special events.
• Website & Ecommerce: Assist with updating website content, product listings, collections, and promotions on our Shopify website.
• Digital Advertising: Gain exposure to Google Ads, Meta advertising, and other digital marketing platforms.
• Creative Writing: Assist with content writing such as blog posts, product descriptions, and other marketing content.
• Marketing Analytics: Help monitor social media engagement, email performance, and website activity to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Team Collaboration: Work with our Marketing Manager and retail store teams to support marketing initiatives and promotional campaigns.

What We’re Looking For:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Digital Media, Graphic Design, Business, or a related field.
• Creative mindset with an interest in digital marketing and content creation.
• Familiarity with social media platforms, particularly Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
• Basic experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, or other design and video editing tools is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple projects.
• Self‑motivated, dependable, and eager to learn.
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.
• Interest in sewing, quilting, embroidery, or creative hobbies is a plus, but not required!

Prior professional marketing experience is not required. We’re looking for a self‑starter with creativity, initiative, a positive attitude, self‑drive and a willingness to learn.

What You’ll Gain:

• Real‑world marketing experience with an established retail and ecommerce business.
• Hands‑on experience in social media marketing, digital advertising, email campaigns, and ecommerce.
• Opportunities to develop your graphic design, photography, video editing, and content creation skills.
• Exposure to platforms such as Shopify, Klaviyo, Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, Google Ads, and Meta Business Suite.
• Mentorship and guidance from an experienced marketing team.
• Opportunities to build your professional portfolio with actual marketing campaigns and projects.
• A collaborative, supportive, and creative work environment.

Position Details:

• Position: Part‑Time Marketing Intern.
• Location: Primarily East Aurora, NY, with potential opportunities to work at our other locations.
• Schedule: Flexible part‑time hours during our normal business hours, with consideration for college class schedules.
• Compensation: Paid internship.
• Benefits: Employee discounts and valuable professional development opportunities.

About Aurora Sewing Center:

Aurora Sewing Center is a family‑owned and operated business proudly serving the Western New York and Finger Lakes sewing community for over 48 years.

With three locations in East Aurora, Williamsville, and Victor, NY, we offer a wide selection of sewing, embroidery, quilting, and serger machines, along with over 8,000 fabrics, accessories, notions, and creative supplies.

Our knowledgeable team provides over 700 classes annually, both in‑store and virtually, helping sewists of all skill levels learn, create, and be inspired.

Learn more about us at www.aurorasewingcenter.com.

Ready to Get Creative?

If you’re passionate about marketing, enjoy creating digital content, and want to gain meaningful hands‑on experience, we’d love to hear from you!

Join Aurora Sewing Center and help us inspire creativity throughout our sewing community!