Marketing Intern

The West Michigan Tourist Association (WMTA) is seeking a Marketing Intern to assist with the following areas:

• Partner Outreach to 700+ West Michigan businesses who are partners of WMTA
• Content collection, research, and writing, as relates to WMTA partners
• Editorial writing for monthly newsletters
• Website input & upkeep on WMTA.org
• Social Media
• Marketing Tracking

The intern position will work closely with the Marketing Director. Individual must have strong writing skills and be comfortable talking on the phone. This position will largely work from home, but will be expected to attend staff meetings (either held virtually or in the Grand Rapids office) on Monday mornings. Self-motivation is a must.

Responsibilities will include reaching out to WMTA’s member database to ensure the publication of accurate information, assisting with WMTA website updates, contributing to and proofreading articles for the publication, assisting with archiving past publications, and other projects as necessary.

Internship is paid at $12 per hour, and hours can be adjusted to meet necessary educational requirements. Would ideally be looking for 10-14 hours per week. Intern would work with WMTA during the summer 2023 semester (May-August).

Relevant majors/fields include Marketing, Communications, Advertising/Public Relations, Hospitality & Tourism Management. Others may be considered as well.

Interested persons please provide a resume, writing sample, and cover letter to Kaylie Pomper, Marketing Manager, at Paige@WMTA.org.

WMTA will contact interested applicants for interviews in April.

WMTA has been promoting the best of West Michigan to travelers for over 100 years, and currently works with upwards of 700 tourism destinations in the area (hotels, restaurants, attractions, etc.).

Job Types: Part-time, Internship

Pay: $12.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Marketing: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Grand Rapids, MI 49546: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Grand Rapids, MI 49546