Overview

The Marketing Intern serves as assistant to the Marketing Department at Ford Idaho Center. A successful Intern should be able to handle a wide range of projects and should be willing to commit 20-30 hours per week, but with a flexible schedule. With mutual agreement, the intern may work during normal business hours at the offices at Nampa, ID, as well as certain event hours at a venue of the complex in the evenings or on weekends.

This role will pay an hourly wage of $15.00

This role is expected to last from May 18, 2026 and will end on August 21, 2026. 

This position will remain open until July 3, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Learning aspects of the role will include insights into marketing processes for venue and event management.
• Marketing plan review and implementation – Review, contribute and eventually build marketing plans for events under the supervision on the Director of Marketing. 
• Event Assistance – assist with day of show event tasks such as venue set up, ad wraps, activations, media relations, and duties as assigned with direction.
• Event Assistance – assist in off site event activations and planning for the purpose of marketing upcoming events.
• Production Assistance – collaborate on marketing assets and implementation to contribute to and build collateral. 
• Digital Marketing – work with the Marketing team to review/analyze, recommend, and create or design digital materials.
• Interact with event planning and collect essential information, including previous event activities and marketing, to review and develop a portfolio of potential marketing plans to present.
• Discuss probable marketing plans with the event manager/marketing director and be prepared to explain why you believe a certain plan is most possible.
• Maintain interaction and collaboration regarding upcoming events and always see if there is something you can do, learn or drive.
• Write up reports based on your experiences at the facility and offer recommendations about what you would change about our operation’s intern program.

Key Learnings:

• Learn the fundamentals of marketing in live events and entertainment - Build a strong foundation in branding, social media, website content, advertising, public relations, and sponsorships.
• Gain hands-on experience creating real marketing content and campaigns - Work on social posts, event promotions, website updates, and outreach plans that support actual events.
• Understand how to grow and engage an audience - Learn how to use social media, email marketing, and community partnerships to attract fans and increase event attendance.
• Develop business and analytical skills through real projects - Track marketing performance, explore market research, and learn how budgets and media buying decisions impact results.

Qualifications

• Currently registered at a college or university, with preference given to Junior or above.
• Creative and passionate about marketing processes, specifically in the events & entertainment industry.
• Detail oriented and focused, needs to be able to work independently, with supervision.
• Strong computer skills are a must, basic graphic design skills are helpful. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Strong organization and time-management skills.
• Must be able to work a variety of shifts, including evenings and weekends.