Local Marketing & Social Media Intern
CertaPro Painters of Cedar Rapids, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States
and the job listing Expires on March 30, 2026
Job Title:
Local Marketing & Social Media Intern Company:
CertaPro Painters of Cedar Rapids Location:
Cedar Rapids / Iowa City Duration:
12–16 Weeks (Flexible with Semester) Hours:
10–20 hrs/week (Flexible around classes) Compensation:
Paid Internship ($15–$18/hr based on skill) + Real Portfolio + Growth Opportunity
About Us CertaPro Painters is a fast-growing residential and commercial services company focused on customer experience, execution, and measurable performance. We are seeking a driven, creative, and accountable Social Media Intern to help grow our local brand presence and digital engagement across Eastern Iowa.
This is a
hands‑on, real responsibility internship
— not observation.
What You Will Do
Create and schedule local social media content (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok)
Capture jobsite photos/videos and transform into content
Help run local marketing campaigns and promotions
Assist with Google reviews and online reputation growth
Help grow local brand awareness in Eastern Iowa
Participate in weekly marketing strategy meetings
What You Will Learn
Real‑world business marketing
Brand building for a growing company
Content creation & storytelling
Customer psychology & local advertising
Ideal Candidate
Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or Business student
Strong ownership mindset
Comfortable in fast‑paced environment
Organized and accountable
Creative but execution‑focused
Wants real experience (not busy work)
Must have a car/valid ID
Top‑performing interns may be offered:
Ongoing paid role
Marketing Coordinator track
Long‑term growth opportunity
Core Essential Skills (Must Have)
Take initiative
Follow through without reminders
Care about results
Handle feedback without defensiveness
If they need constant direction → not a fit for your culture.
They should be able to:
Capture clean jobsite photos
Shoot short vertical video (Reels / TikTok)
Write short, clear captions
Spot a “before & after” opportunity
They don’t need to be Hollywood — but they must see content in everything.
Social Media Platforms
Instagram
Facebook
Reels
Basic TikTok
Know how engagement works
Bonus
Understanding of local targeting
This is huge in your company.
They must:
Plan posts ahead
Show up consistently
Social media fails because of inconsistency — not creativity.
They should:
Track clicks
Report weekly metrics
They must:
Write clearly
Match brand voice
Respond professionally to comments
Handle Google review responses if needed
These separate average interns from high performers:
Canva or Adobe skills
Basic Facebook Ads knowledge
Understanding of local service marketing
Comfortable interviewing painters for content
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Job Title:
Local Marketing & Social Media Intern Company:
CertaPro Painters of Cedar Rapids Location:
Cedar Rapids / Iowa City Duration:
12–16 Weeks (Flexible with Semester) Hours:
10–20 hrs/week (Flexible around classes) Compensation:
Paid Internship ($15–$18/hr based on skill) + Real Portfolio + Growth Opportunity
About Us CertaPro Painters is a fast-growing residential and commercial services company focused on customer experience, execution, and measurable performance. We are seeking a driven, creative, and accountable Social Media Intern to help grow our local brand presence and digital engagement across Eastern Iowa.
This is a
hands‑on, real responsibility internship
— not observation.
What You Will Do
Create and schedule local social media content (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok)
Capture jobsite photos/videos and transform into content
Help run local marketing campaigns and promotions
Assist with Google reviews and online reputation growth
Help grow local brand awareness in Eastern Iowa
Participate in weekly marketing strategy meetings
What You Will Learn
Real‑world business marketing
Brand building for a growing company
Content creation & storytelling
Customer psychology & local advertising
Ideal Candidate
Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or Business student
Strong ownership mindset
Comfortable in fast‑paced environment
Organized and accountable
Creative but execution‑focused
Wants real experience (not busy work)
Must have a car/valid ID
Top‑performing interns may be offered:
Ongoing paid role
Marketing Coordinator track
Long‑term growth opportunity
Core Essential Skills (Must Have)
Take initiative
Follow through without reminders
Care about results
Handle feedback without defensiveness
If they need constant direction → not a fit for your culture.
They should be able to:
Capture clean jobsite photos
Shoot short vertical video (Reels / TikTok)
Write short, clear captions
Spot a “before & after” opportunity
They don’t need to be Hollywood — but they must see content in everything.
Social Media Platforms
Reels
Basic TikTok
Know how engagement works
Bonus
Understanding of local targeting
This is huge in your company.
They must:
Plan posts ahead
Show up consistently
Social media fails because of inconsistency — not creativity.
They should:
Track clicks
Report weekly metrics
They must:
Write clearly
Match brand voice
Respond professionally to comments
Handle Google review responses if needed
These separate average interns from high performers:
Canva or Adobe skills
Basic Facebook Ads knowledge
Understanding of local service marketing
Comfortable interviewing painters for content
#J-18808-Ljbffr