Marketing Intern (part-time)

Growing Roots Partners; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 6,700 - 10,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Academic credit

Grocery stipend

Job summary

Growing Roots Partners is seeking a part-time Marketing Intern to support content creation, social media management, and on-site promotional efforts for farmers markets, festivals, and community events in Chester County, PA.

The role blends content creation, social media, and event marketing support. Ideal for students or recent grads in Marketing or Communications with a passion for community-driven initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational, time management, and project coordination skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and follow through on details.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort interacting with vendors, partners, and the public.
• Comfort learning new systems, processes, and tools.
• Professionalism, reliability, and a positive, can-do approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the creation and execution of content across digital and print platforms, including social media, website updates, newsletters, and promotional materials.
• Create, schedule, and manage content for Instagram and Facebook, following established content calendars and deadlines.
• Assist in developing promotional graphics and communications materials with guidance from a supervisor.
• Organize, maintain, and distribute promotional and digital assets for internal use, vendors, and partners.
• Monitor, respond to, and engage with comments, direct messages, and mentions to maintain a strong online presence.
• Help maintain brand voice, tone, and consistency across all platforms.
• Identify and escape any issues or feedback to a supervisor.
• Attend select farmers markets, festivals, and events to capture photo and video content.
• Assist with real-time content posting and storytelling during events when needed.
• Support on-site marketing efforts and represent Growing Roots Partners professionally.
• Assist in preparing vendor or partner-submitted content for social media use.
• Assist with graphic design and video editing to create visual assets for campaigns, promotions, and events.
• Ensure all content meets platform specifications and brand standards.
• Track basic performance metrics such as engagement, reach, and growth trends, and suggest improvements.

Job description

Job Title: Marketing Intern
Location: Chester County, PA (Hybrid: approximately 75% remote, 25% onsite at markets & events)
Schedule: 5-15 hours/week. Flexible schedule with occasional requirement for attending markets or events to capture content on site.
Position Type: Internship, Part-Time
Compensation: Internship offered in exchange for academic credit and includes a $300 grocery stipend per semester.

About Growing Roots Partners

Growing Roots Partners strengthens our local economy, supports small businesses, and builds connection through the power of community. Through farmers markets, festivals, and public events across Chester County, we create vibrant gathering spaces where local businesses, food producers, artisans, and neighbors come together.

Our work brings some of the region's most beloved community events to life while helping small businesses reach new audiences and communities experience lively, welcoming public spaces. From seasonal markets to large-scale festivals, Growing Roots Partners is committed to creating events that celebrate local entrepreneurship, foster community connection, and make Chester County a more vibrant place to live, work, and gather.

Position Overview

Growing Roots Partners is seeking a part-time Marketing Intern to support the planning, promotion, and execution of marketing efforts for farmers markets, festivals, and community events across Chester County. This role is ideal for someone with an interest in marketing, communications, and social media who is excited to contribute to a mission-driven organization that creates dynamic marketplaces for local businesses and artisans.

The Marketing Intern serves as a supporting member of the team, helping ensure that events and programs are effectively promoted from early planning through execution and post-event engagement. This position blends content creation, social media management, and event marketing support, requiring someone who is organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.

The ideal candidate is available beginning immediately through the Fall semester and is interested in continuing beyond a single academic term. Based on performance, business needs, and available openings, interns may be considered for a paid internship after their first semester.

Job Responsibilities:

Assist with the creation and execution of content across digital and print platforms, including social media, website updates, newsletters, and promotional materials

Create, schedule, and manage content for Instagram and Facebook, following established content calendars and deadlines

Assist in developing promotional graphics and communications materials with guidance from a supervisor

Organize, maintain, and distribute promotional and digital assets for internal use, vendors, and partners

Monitor, respond to, and engage with comments, direct messages, and mentions to maintain a strong online presence

Help maintain brand voice, tone, and consistency across all platforms

Identify and escape any issues or feedback to a supervisor

Attend select farmers markets, festivals, and events to capture photo and video content

Assist with real-time content posting and storytelling during events when needed

Support on-site marketing efforts and represent Growing Roots Partners professionally

Assist in preparing vendor or partner-submitted content for social media use

Assist with graphic design and video editing to create visual assets for campaigns, promotions, and events

Ensure all content meets platform specifications and brand standards

Track basic performance metrics such as engagement, reach, and growth trends, and suggest improvements

Required Skills & Abilities

Strong organizational, time management, and project coordination skills

Clear written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and follow through on details

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Strong interpersonal skills and comfort interacting with vendors, partners, and the public

Comfort learning new systems, processes, and tools

Professionalism, reliability, and a positive, can-do approach

Preferred Experience

Interest or experience in marketing, communications, social media, or content creation

Experience in events, festivals, hospitality, or community-based programs is a plus

Familiarity with social media platforms, content scheduling, and audience engagement

Basic graphic design experience or familiarity with Canva or Adobe Creative Suite

Experience capturing photo/video content is a plus

Current student or recent graduate in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field preferred

Working Conditions

This is a hybrid role based in Chester County, PA, with occasional onsite work at events, markets, meetings, and storage locations

Availability for occasional evenings and weekends based on event schedules

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during events and market operations

Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions

Ability to travel independently to event sites and locations

Why Work With Us

Growing Roots Partners offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, community-driven work that supports local businesses, farmers, and artisans while bringing vibrant events to life across Chester County.

This internship is ideal for someone looking to gain hands-on experience in marketing, social media, and event promotion in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where your work has a visible impact.