Marketing Intern - Special Events and Promotions
Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park, Denver, CO, United States
Marketing Intern – Special Events and Promotions
Reports to: Marketing & Sales Director and Marketing Manager
Department: Marketing
Pay Rate: $19.50 per hour
Position Summary: All Marketing Interns will support the execution of marketing, sales and event initiatives within a live entertainment, theme & water park environment. While each role has a primary concentration, interns will also be expected to collaborate across teams and assist where needed. This internship provides hands‑on experience in Marketing with an emphasis on event planning and promotions. Interns will support the development, coordination and execution of park events and activations, while gaining exposure to broader Marketing & Group Sales initiatives and park operations.
Shared Responsibilities
Support the planning and execution of all marketing and sales initiatives
Provide on‑site support for events, promotions and brand activations
Deliver excellent guest service via email, phone and in‑person by responding to guest questions, comments and concerns
Maintain awareness of park offerings, ticket products, operating schedules and special events to ensure accurate guest‑facing communication
Collaborate with cross‑departmental teams including Operations, Revenue, Maintenance, Park Leadership and more
Maintain a clean, safe and professional work environment
Perform other duties as assigned
Specific Responsibilities
Contribute to the planning, promotion and coordination of the park’s special events, festivals and activations
Collaborate with internal teams including Group Sales, Food & Beverage, Operations, Entertainment and Guest Services to align on event details and plans
Assist in developing planning documents, event briefs and communication memos
Support the promotion of events across social media, email and website channels, including coordinating content needs and messaging
Create and organize event materials and signage in advance, ensuring accuracy, brand consistency and readiness for event days
Help manage timelines, vendor coordination and day‑of logistics
Assist with set‑up, on‑site support and tear‑down of events and activations
Capture real‑time content during events, including photo and video, for use across social media and future marketing campaigns
Compile post‑event recaps, including feedback, performance insights and key takeaways to inform future planning
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Advertising or a related field of study; or in the process of earning a bachelor's degree in a related area of study
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Familiar with Microsoft Office programs, major social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram and TikTok) and Canva or other basic design tools
Ability to work in fast‑paced, guest‑facing environments
Able to work independently and with a team
Must possess strong oral and written English skills and must be able to communicate with guests and other team members effectively
May be required to work in various weather conditions
Available holidays and weekends
Available to work overtime and have flexible work hours
All job offers contingent on passing a criminal, drug, alcohol and social security background check
Basic Qualifications
Must be at least 18 years old
Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to coordinate across multiple teams
Ability to adapt, think on your feet and problem‑solve in fast‑paced, dynamic environments
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Interest in event planning, hospitality, marketing or experiential activations
Physical Demands
Requires occasional standing, kneeling and bending. Must be able to sit up for up to eight hours a shift
Requires occasional walking, reaching above shoulder, pushing and pulling
Requires occasional lifts and carries up to 30 pounds and on occasion carry up to 100 pounds with the assistance of a two‑wheel hand truck
Requires manual and bi‑manual dexterity, fine and gross motor skills, eye/hand coordination, near vision, hearing, and speech
Possess normal or average corrected hearing (defined as 25 decibels or better in the frequency range of 500 Hz–4000 Hz considered normal speech frequency range). If a corrective device is needed to achieve this range, it must be worn while on duty
Benefits
Paid sick leave
Free entry to the park while off‑duty
Free tickets for friends and family
Additional discounted tickets and season passes for friends and family
Employee exclusive events
Employee recognition program
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Department: Marketing
Pay Rate: $19.50 per hour
Position Summary: All Marketing Interns will support the execution of marketing, sales and event initiatives within a live entertainment, theme & water park environment. While each role has a primary concentration, interns will also be expected to collaborate across teams and assist where needed. This internship provides hands‑on experience in Marketing with an emphasis on event planning and promotions. Interns will support the development, coordination and execution of park events and activations, while gaining exposure to broader Marketing & Group Sales initiatives and park operations.
Shared Responsibilities
Support the planning and execution of all marketing and sales initiatives
Provide on‑site support for events, promotions and brand activations
Deliver excellent guest service via email, phone and in‑person by responding to guest questions, comments and concerns
Maintain awareness of park offerings, ticket products, operating schedules and special events to ensure accurate guest‑facing communication
Collaborate with cross‑departmental teams including Operations, Revenue, Maintenance, Park Leadership and more
Maintain a clean, safe and professional work environment
Perform other duties as assigned
Specific Responsibilities
Contribute to the planning, promotion and coordination of the park’s special events, festivals and activations
Collaborate with internal teams including Group Sales, Food & Beverage, Operations, Entertainment and Guest Services to align on event details and plans
Assist in developing planning documents, event briefs and communication memos
Support the promotion of events across social media, email and website channels, including coordinating content needs and messaging
Create and organize event materials and signage in advance, ensuring accuracy, brand consistency and readiness for event days
Help manage timelines, vendor coordination and day‑of logistics
Assist with set‑up, on‑site support and tear‑down of events and activations
Capture real‑time content during events, including photo and video, for use across social media and future marketing campaigns
Compile post‑event recaps, including feedback, performance insights and key takeaways to inform future planning
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Advertising or a related field of study; or in the process of earning a bachelor's degree in a related area of study
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Familiar with Microsoft Office programs, major social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram and TikTok) and Canva or other basic design tools
Ability to work in fast‑paced, guest‑facing environments
Able to work independently and with a team
Must possess strong oral and written English skills and must be able to communicate with guests and other team members effectively
May be required to work in various weather conditions
Available holidays and weekends
Available to work overtime and have flexible work hours
All job offers contingent on passing a criminal, drug, alcohol and social security background check
Basic Qualifications
Must be at least 18 years old
Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to coordinate across multiple teams
Ability to adapt, think on your feet and problem‑solve in fast‑paced, dynamic environments
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Interest in event planning, hospitality, marketing or experiential activations
Physical Demands
Requires occasional standing, kneeling and bending. Must be able to sit up for up to eight hours a shift
Requires occasional walking, reaching above shoulder, pushing and pulling
Requires occasional lifts and carries up to 30 pounds and on occasion carry up to 100 pounds with the assistance of a two‑wheel hand truck
Requires manual and bi‑manual dexterity, fine and gross motor skills, eye/hand coordination, near vision, hearing, and speech
Possess normal or average corrected hearing (defined as 25 decibels or better in the frequency range of 500 Hz–4000 Hz considered normal speech frequency range). If a corrective device is needed to achieve this range, it must be worn while on duty
Benefits
Paid sick leave
Free entry to the park while off‑duty
Free tickets for friends and family
Additional discounted tickets and season passes for friends and family
Employee exclusive events
Employee recognition program
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