Marketing Summer Internship

Lochridge-Priest, Inc.; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Lochridge-Priest, Inc. in Waco is looking for an Intern to work with the Director of Marketing. You will lead promotional campaigns aimed at our mechanical services while gaining valuable experience in a fast-paced environment. This role includes planning sales strategies and executing marketing initiatives through various channels, including social media and email.

The ideal candidate will have coursework in marketing or related experience and excellent communication skills. This is a part-time role, offering 10-15 hours a week with opportunities to grow.

Qualifications

• College coursework with specialization in marketing and/or communications preferred.
• Excellent rapport and relationship building skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with sales-related marketing methods.

Responsibilities

• Plan sales and marketing schemes for local sites.
• Assist in day-to-day coordination of local sales programs.
• Lead promotional and advertising campaigns to generate interest.

Skills

Excellent rapport and relationship building skills

Ability to work independently

Familiarity with direct marketing

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education

College coursework in marketing/communications

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Graphic design software

Job description

Lochridge-Priest is a family owned and operated company that has served the Central Texas area for over 60 years. Offices in Waco, Temple, and Fort Worth with over 400 dedicated employees. At LPI, our strength lies in our people—Texans committed to excellence in every project. Be part of a company where your skills make a difference and your work builds communities.

This Intern will work closely with the Director of Marketing to lead the strategic planning and direct the promotional and advertising campaigns of our Company in order to generate interest in our complete range of mechanical services. This job is fast paced and exciting, and is perfect for someone who likes to be part of a high performing, visible team dedicated to great work and the company’s cultural journey. We are looking for someone to work 10-15 hours/week. You will work to help build an existing program up utilizing your proven skills to lead our continued growth. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: planning sales and marketing scheme for local sites, assist in the day-to-day coordination and execution of local sales programs through direct marketing, events, social media, display advertising, mobile transactions, search engine marketing and email. Your goal is to help us develop new business opportunities in order to attract potential customers and retain existing ones.

Qualifications

• College coursework with specialization in marketing and/or communications preferred or equivalent years of experience within field may be considered i
• Excellent rapport and relationship building skills
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with direct marketing, event sales, social media, display advertising, mobile transactions, search engine marketing and email campaigns
• Proficient with and high level usage of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Well-versed in knowledge of sales, methods, channels and analysis
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required
• Ability to work with multiple groups effectively
• Knowledge of presentation and or graphic design software is a plus

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.