Marketing Intern

Self Money Care; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Flexible scheduling

Professional networking

Job summary

Destination Madison is seeking an enthusiastic intern to learn, contribute, and gain real-world experience in the tourism industry. You’ll work across departments, support projects and events, and help tell Madison’s story to visitors, partners, and the local community.

You’ll gain hands-on experience, build professional skills, and receive mentorship from a supportive team while supporting brand content, databases, reporting, and events. Flexible scheduling helps accommodate class commitments.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Hospitality, Tourism, Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• Friendly, positive, eager to learn and able to work independently or with a team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; basic customer service experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with Canva and clear written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of projects and initiatives across teams.
• Provide research and recommendations for key projects.
• Help maintain/update databases and assist with reporting.
• Support Destination Madison events, meetings, and community activities.
• Assist Brand team with website and social media content.
• Participate in mailings, deliveries, and inventory management.
• Gain exposure to how Destination Madison promotes the city and supports local businesses.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Eager to learn

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Pursuing degree in Hospitality, Tourism, Business, Marketing, or Communications

Tools

Canva

Job description

At Destination Madison, we're all about sharing whatmakes Madison such a vibrant, welcoming, and unforgettable place to visit. We're looking for an enthusiastic intern who is excited to learn, contribute, and gain real-world experience in the tourism industry.

As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work across multiple departments, support exciting projects and events, and help tell the story of Madison to visitors, partners, and the local community. You'll gain hands-on experience, build valuable professional skills, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the many moving parts that make a destination organization successful.

What You'll Do

• Work with teams across the organization to support a variety of projects and initiatives
• Provide research and recommendations for key projects
• Help maintain and update databases and assist with reporting
• Support Destination Madison events, meetings, and community activities
• Assist the Brand team with website and social media content
• Participate in mailings, deliveries, and inventory management
• Gain exposure to the many ways Destination Madison promotes the city and supports local businesses

What We're Looking For

• Currently pursuing a degree in Hospitality, Tourism, Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field
• Friendly, positive, and eager to learn
• Comfortable working independently while also collaborating with a team
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Basic experience in customer service is a plus
• Proficiency in Canva
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with Madison's attractions, events, and community offerings is a bonus

Work Schedule

• Primarily in-office at Destination Madison during regular business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.)
• Occasional evening and weekend hours to support events
• Typically, 10-16 hours per week during the academic year
• Up to 30 hours per week during the summer and winter break

What You'll Gain

• $16.00 per hour
• Hands-on experience in destination marketing, tourism, events, and community engagement
• Mentorship and guidance from an experienced and supportive team
• Opportunities to build your professional network
• Flexible scheduling that can accommodate class commitments
• A chance to make an impact while helping showcase everything that makes Madison special

Destination Madison is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer