The Partnerships & Community Marketing Intern supports the planning and execution of community events and sponsorship activations. This role involves hands-on event support, internal and external cross-functional communication, and administrative tasks that contribute to the success of the broader marketing team. Additionally, the intern collaborates on a cross-functional group project designed to drive innovation and business impact.
What You'll Do:
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Assists with monitoring the Partnerships inbox, responding promptly to relevant inquiries and requests.
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Participate in weekly meetings with RaceTrac’s sports marketing agency and coordinate follow-up actions as needed.
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Supports planning and execution of community and partnership events, including grand openings, local store initiatives, sponsorship activations, and Freeze appearances.
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Attends on and off-premise events to provide support for partnerships, community marketing, and field teams.
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Assists with the design and procurement of branded swag for events and internal requests.
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Plays a key role in the planning for RaceTrac’s annual Run for Research 5k including but not limited to vendor communications, budget tracking, and creative and signage requests.
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Carries out ad hoc project support functions to support the partnerships and community marketing teams.
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Manage administrative tasks for related projects including supply ordering, package mailing, invoice submission, and creative requests.
What We're Looking For:
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Current enrollment in a college or university with a major in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a similar major
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Knowledge of Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, Office)
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Previous internship experience strongly preferred
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Experience with event management preferred
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Effective written and oral communication skills with the ability to build strong working relationships