Spring 2019: Richmond Night Market - Marketing Intern
Feb 12, 2019
Posted in: Advertising internships, Internships & scholarships, Journalism internships, Public Relations internships
Job Summary:
The Marketing Intern is a part-time position that assists with the marketing, production and promotion of The Richmond Night Market featured 2nd Saturdays from 5 - 10pm at the 17th Street Market. This 20 hour/month position assists with the planning, promotions, and programming of the Richmond Night Market and provides all administrative functions to ensure a successful and vibrant market. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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Assist the Founders of the Richmond Night Market with researching, application, and administration tasks
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Assist with press release distribution
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Research regional artists to target and invite to participate in the Richmond Night Market
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Assist with website updates
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Create content for social media
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Create social media calendar
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Manage social media platforms (IG, FB, Twitter)
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Maintain vendor relationships and vendor communications
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Assist with vendor selection and space assignment
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Assist with program
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Manage consistent communications with current vendors.
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Ensure that vendors provide adequate notification of attendance and manage daily vendor process.
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Assist customers and vendors as needed, addressing complaints/issues during market operation.
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Answer inquiries regarding the market.
Position Requirements:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
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Clear and organized work habits supported by excellent interpersonal skills are preferred.
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Excellent oral and written communication skills
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Enthusiastic advocate of local tourism, food, arts & culture
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Skill in program development and management
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Good computer skills, including excel, word, Constant Contact
This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. The Marketing Intern maybe requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated on this job description. Primary direction and supervision is received from the Founders of the Richmond Night Market.
(approximately 20 - 25 hours per month March 2019 through December 2019)
Physical Demands:
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Lifting 40 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 20 lbs.
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Frequent standing and walking
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Occasional driving
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Frequent bending, twisting and reaching
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Occasional squatting and climbing
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Ability to withstand noise changes in the work environment
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Ability to collect and analyze data about the market
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Educational requirement: minimum high school degree, preferred college degree
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Ability to work Saturdays during the market season
The Richmond Night Market is a monthly social embedded in the heart of the arts and culture scene of Richmond, VA, the Richmond Night Market is a refreshing destination experience. Nestled in the heart of Shockoe Bottom, 17th Street Market is one of the oldest public markets in America and has been a center for commerce and connection for over 275 years. RNM will provide a fresh open air platform for handmade and independent artist while highlighting the City that surrounds it. Shop the artist, support the restaurants, and visit the neighborhood. We guarantee it’ll become a staple to your Richmond experience.
Please submit a cover letter and resume to richmondvanightmarket@gmail.