Marketing Intern

Location: Harper

Job Type

Internship

Description

Job Title:
Marketing Intern

(Department: 480-Marketing)

Job Description Summary: Harper Industries, Inc. is seeking a driven summer Marketing Intern to gain real-world experience supporting a busy marketing team. This seasonal role is perfect for a student who wants to build skills in event coordination, marketing support, and brand presentation. You'll help bring events to life through behind-the-scenes prep, organization, and teamwork while learning what it takes to represent a trusted manufacturing brand in the field.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Event Coordination & Support

o Assist with planning and preparing for trade shows, dealer events, and other marketing activities

o Help coordinate event materials including banners, handouts, giveaways, signage, and product displays

o Support packing, organizing, and staging materials prior to events

o Assist with on-site event setup, basic booth organization, and tear-down as needed

o Help track inventory of event supplies and support restocking efforts

Marketing Support

o Assist with light content development for social media, email, or internal communications

o Help update or organize marketing files, photos, and promotional materials

o Support the team with simple creative projects such as flyers, signage, presentations, or event handouts

o Assist with gathering photos, notes, or follow-up details after events

Collaboration

o Work closely with the marketing team and internal departments to ensure event needs are met

o Coordinate with vendors (printing, promotional items, etc.) as directed by the team

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Comfortable working on a team and taking direction

• Clear communication skills (written and verbal)

• Willingness to help with hands-on tasks and event prep

• Basic familiarity with design tools (Canva or Adobe is a plus, but not required)

• Dependable and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Education and Experience:

• Current student pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, or a related field

• Prior internship, event, or customer service experience is a plus (not required)

Schedule/Salary

• Forty-hour per week summer internship (weekday hours)

• Seasonal position (May 2026 to August 2026) not eligible for health or paid time off benefits

• Occasional after-hours or weekend work may be required during event weeks

Physical Requirements

• Ability to assist with event setup tasks including standing, walking, lifting, and carrying materials

• May occasionally require lifting items (occasionally up to 45 lbs.)

Reports to:

• Marketing Manager

Requirements

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Comfortable working on a team and taking direction

• Clear communication skills (written and verbal)

• Willingness to help with hands-on tasks and event prep

• Basic familiarity with design tools (Canva or Adobe is a plus, but not required)

• Dependable and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Education and Experience:

• Current student pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, or a related field

• Prior internship, event, or customer service experience is a plus (not required)

Schedule/Salary

• Forty-hour per week summer internship (weekday hours)

• Seasonal position (May 2026 to August 2026) not eligible for health or paid time off benefits

• Occasional after-hours or weekend work may be required during event weeks

Physical Requirements

• Ability to assist with event setup tasks including standing, walking, lifting, and carrying materials

• May occasionally require lifting items (occasionally up to 45 lbs.)