Marketing Internship

The Equity; Effingham (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The Equity is seeking a Marketing Intern to support marketing and communications through content creation, event support, and brand promotion. The role offers hands-on experience across The Equity and its affiliate brands in Effingham, IL.

Located at 2900 N 3rd St, Effingham, IL, the intern will work under the Marketing Manager, gain exposure to campaigns, design assets, and community events, and contribute to a growing ag-commerce network.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a B.S. or B.A. degree in a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Portfolio and references required

Responsibilities

• Follow all company policies and workplace safety procedures
• Support marketing projects and administrative activities
• Help create engaging brand graphic assets for internal and external campaigns
• Assist in planning, evaluating, and creating marketing content including social media posts, newsletters, and other promotional materials
• Maintain positive brand image and awareness
• Collaborate with other departments and brands under the Marketing Manager
• Travel to locations and assist in content, events, and initiatives
• Attend trade shows, career fairs, and community events

Skills

Content creation

Brand promotion

Event support

Social media

Communications

Education

Pursuing B.S./B.A. in Agricultural Communications, Marketing, Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

The Marketing Intern supports marketing and communications efforts through content creation, event support, and brand promotion while gaining hands‑on experience working with The Equity and its affiliate brands.

Location

2900 N 3rd St, Effingham, IL 62401

Reports to

Marketing Manager

$16.50 - $19 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Follow all company policies and workplace safety procedures
• Support marketing projects and administrative activities
• Help in creation of engaging brand graphic assets for internal and external campaigns and initiatives
• Assist in planning, evaluating, and creating marketing content, which may include social media posts, newsletters, and other promotional materials for The Equity and its affiliate brands
• Maintain positive brand image and awareness
• Collaborate with other departments and brands under the direction of the Marketing Manager
• Travel to locations and assist in execution of content, events, and other initiatives
• Attend trade shows, career fairs, and community events

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Leadership Characteristics

• Must be pursuing a B.S. or B.A. degree at a college or university with a major in Agricultural Communications, Marketing, Graphic Design, or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage projects simultaneously
• Self‑motivation personality as well as outgoing, interpersonal skills with employees, growers, and community members
• Demonstrate ability to interact effectively with management, employees, and growers
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud preferred (Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Portfolio and references required

This job primarily operates in an office setting, but will also require on‑location work. The nature of the business may require extended hours.

Travel

The employee may be required to travel to other facilities in The Equity trade area, conferences, educational opportunities, and other job‑related activities.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.

The Equity is an independent ag cooperative headquartered in Effingham, Illinois and has over 500 employees. Our market area currently includes 22 locations and covers central Illinois and southwest Indiana. The Equity has five divisions including: Agronomy, Grain, Feed & Livestock, Energy, and two Retail Stores, plus a Precision Agronomy dealership as well as a cutting‑edge drone sprayer business. The Equity’s mission is to deliver value to our customers through operational excellence, providing information, exploring opportunities, and supporting profitable roles for producers.

Effingham Equity shall not be liable for, shall not pay, and expressly rejects and disclaims any and all responsibility or liability for any commission, expense, fee or cost claimed or charged by any recruitment or employment agency, firm, or company in connection with the employment of any candidate selected by Effingham Equity for the position described above unless a written contract is executed by Effingham Equity and such employment agency, firm or company before Effingham Equity makes an offer of employment to such candidate.