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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:



  • Assist the Founders of the Richmond Night Market with researching, application, and administration tasks

  • Assist with press release distribution

  • Research regional artists to target and invite to participate in the Richmond Night Market

  • Assist with website updates

  • Create content for social media

  • Create social media calendar

  • Manage social media platforms (IG, FB, Twitter)

  • Maintain vendor relationships and vendor communications

  • Assist with vendor selection and space assignment

  • Assist with program

  • Manage consistent communications with current vendors.

  • Ensure that vendors provide adequate notification of attendance and manage daily vendor process.

  • Assist customers and vendors as needed, addressing complaints/issues during market operation.

  • Answer inquiries regarding the market.

 

Position Requirements:

 

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

 

  • Clear and organized work habits supported by excellent interpersonal skills are preferred.  

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

  • Enthusiastic advocate of local tourism, food, arts & culture

  • Skill in program development and management

  • 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:

 

  • Lifting 40 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 20 lbs.

  • Frequent standing and walking

  • Occasional driving

  • Frequent bending, twisting and reaching

  • Occasional squatting and climbing

  • Ability to withstand noise changes in the work environment



  • Ability to collect and analyze data about the market

  • Educational requirement: minimum high school degree, preferred college degree

  • 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.com for consideration.