Marketing Operations Intern

Clean Power Alliance; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Clean Power Alliance in Los Angeles is looking for a Marketing Operations Intern to support project coordination, research, and creative development while assisting in the execution of marketing campaigns. This hybrid role requires some in-office work and offers compensation between $18.00 and $25.00 per hour.

The selected candidate will gain hands-on experience in a collaborative environment, contributing to various marketing initiatives. Applicants should be recent graduates or students pursuing a degree in marketing or communications.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities to meet deadlines.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project management and status tracking.
• Support campaign execution and organize deliverables.
• Conduct research on market trends and best practices.
• Summarize performance metrics for marketing strategies.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Experience with Google Analytics

Experience with Canva

Experience with Adobe

Experience with SmartSheets

Education

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or public relations

Tools

Wrike

Google Analytics

Canva

SmartSheets

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who We Are

Clean Power Alliance (CPA) is Southern California’s locally operated not-for-profit default electricity provider for 38 communities within Los Angeles and Ventura counties and the 4th largest electricity provider in the State of California. We provide clean renewable energy at competitive rates to over three million residents and businesses through approximately one million customer accounts.

What You’ll Do

CPA is seeking an organized and highly motivated student or recent graduate interested in Communications and Marketing operations. The Marketing Operations Intern will support day-to-day operations and gain real-world experience in project coordination, research, and creative development that help CPA’s program campaigns come to life. CPA internships are typically for a length of 12 weeks, up to 25 hours/week (no term is guaranteed). The selected candidate is expected to begin work on February 2 and commit to a 12-week assignment following the start date.

Who You’ll Work With

The Marketing Operations Intern reports to the Senior Associate, Communications and Marketing. You will work closely with members of the Communications and Marketing team, paid media, and creative agencies.

Commitment to Diversity

At CPA, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We represent a diverse customer base and intend to hire employees that reflect our communities. Clean Power Alliance provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Culture

CPA fosters a culture of open communication, responsibility, intellectual curiosity, and exceptional judgment. As a small team that has quickly built the largest Community Choice Aggregation program in the country, high levels of trust, collaboration, and mission alignment are key factors in success. We value fact-based creativity in our work, accountability with our stakeholders, and promote ethical engagement and diversity with our brand.

Requirements

• Experiencewith Microsoft Office Suite
• Google Analytics, Canva,Adobe,andSmartSheetsisa plus
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Ability to fully own tasks and processes withsomeoversight
• Ability to handle multiple priorities to meet deadlines and escalde key issues
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail in all tasks and projects, while showing initiative to share unique, informed perspectives that add value to team discussions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day project management, including maintaining status documents, project trackers, and timelines.
• Support campaign execution by assisting with program marketing campaigns, reviewing creative assets, and organizing final deliverables.
• Help prepare presentations, reports, and internal updates that support clear and strategic decision-making.
• Conduct basic research on competitors, market trends, and industry best practices to inform campaign planning.
• Assist in pulling, organizing, and summarizing performance metrics to help the team understand how data shapes marketing strategy.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects spanning multiple programs, campaigns, and ad hoc initiatives.
• Collaborate with team members to assist with projects staying on track and on time.
• Complete a project to create a “Center of Excellency” for the department by compiling best practice documentation for the team.
• Use project managementand creative tools such as Wrike, Google Analytics, Canva, SmartSheets, and Microsoft Office to support program campaign operations.

Successful Candidates Must Demonstrate the Following Abilities

• Demonstrate good judgment and integrity
• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills
• Communicate effectively, orally, and in writing; and the ability to translate complex technical information into non-technical language
• Have a strong work ethic and be comfortable taking initiative/working in a fast paced, start-up environment
• Work well on diverse teams and be highly collaborative
• Must be able to work at a desk and on a computer for prolonged periods

Qualifications

• Candidates should have recently completed or be in the process of completing an associate’s degree (AA/AS) or bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) with a preferred focus in marketing, communications, or public relations.
• Work or volunteer experience is a plus, but not required.

Work Location

This internship isa Hybrid role and requires 2-3 assigned days in the Downtown Los Angeles office determined by CPA, with work location on the remaining days either in office or remote. Schedule will be determined and be during CPA’s office hours Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm PST.

Benefits

Internship compensation ranges from $18.00-$25.00 per hour with exact compensation to be determined by Clean Power Alliance, dependent on skills and experience. This is a part-time/temporary position. Interns are only eligible for mandated benefits, such as sick pay, workers’ compensation, and Medicare contributions.

How to Apply

Candidates should apply on Clean Power Alliance’s Career Page. The start date for the internship is as soon as possible and will remain open until filled.