Marketing and Social Media/Graphic Design Intern

Marketing & Sales Internship

This position is a full-time paid internship that begins immediately and goes through mid-September. The Marketing & Sales Intern assists the Marketing Director , and the Director of Corporate Sales in various daily and season-long tasks. You may also be asked to assist other Kernels front office staff members as needed throughout the internship. This is an in-person position.

Game Day & Non-Game Day Duties:
Assist in creating, scheduling, and executing new and fresh social media campaigns
Assist the Social Media & Content Manager with daily tasks in conjunction with our social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, YouTube, etc.)
Assist in creating an archive of team interviews, activities, and photos
Assist the Marketing Department with graphic design projects
Collaborate on various guerilla marketing tactics to increase walk-up ticket sales
Support the Social Media & Content Manager in planning, writing, proofing, and sending the Kernels email newsletter
Distribute marketing materials, including pocket schedule and "Game Tonight" signs throughout the Cedar Rapids Area
Assist with team activities and appearances throughout the community
Assist with team photography and videography
Coordinate in-stadium posters to promote upcoming events & games
Prepare and set up promotions before the game
Assist the Sales Department in a variety of ways such as delivering sponsor tickets, compiling sponsorship recap presentations, data entry work, assisting with the creation of client presentations and contracts, proof of performance tasks, collecting client creative assets, etc.
During games - you may be asked to do any or all of these tasks: Take pictures and videos during games and events held at the stadium
Help with on-field promotions & other game-day operations like the 50/50 raffle
Other duties as deemed necessary
Hours / Schedule Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm during non-game days
9am through the end of the game during Kernels home game days
Expected to work weekends and special events on the Kernels calendar
This position is located in downtown Cedar Rapids and is not a remote position
Preferred start date Now through mid-September 2026
The schedule during the school year can be determined based on class schedule and proximity to Cedar Rapids on a case-by-case basis
Requirements Able to be on your feet for 12+ hours a day
Able to lift 25lbs or more
Fluent in Microsoft Office programs, social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, YouTube, etc.), Design Software (Adobe Creative suite, Canva, Etc.), and Mailchimp
Be a team player who is willing to help out in a close office environment
Demonstrate and grow the Kernels "Excellence In All We Do" credo by displaying the utmost in professionalism, compassion and respect, and provide first-class customer service to our fans and clients

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Job Questions:
This is a seasonal internship position located in Cedar Rapids, IA. Do you currently have, or will you be able to, secure housing in the area for the duration of employment?