Summer 2026 Marketing Intern

Description

Position Scope

The Marketing Intern supports the Stowers Machinery marketing team. Working closely with marketing leadership, this role collaborates with marketing, sales, rental, and product support teams to help execute targeted marketing strategies that drive revenue and active customer growth. Daily responsibilities may include drafting reports, creating content or copy, coordinating campaigns, and supporting all marketing initiatives across the organization.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Possesses functional knowledge of marketing and advertising principles derived from relevant coursework
• Demonstrates intermediate proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite
• Exhibits strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Adopts a robust customer-oriented approach in all projects
• Displays excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Maintains strong organizational abilities and keen attention to detail

Preferred Qualification(s)

• Prior exposure to marketing concepts through coursework or hands-on experience

Education Requirements

• Current Junior, Senior, or recent graduate enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program in marketing, journalism, advertising, communications, or a related field

Essential Job Functions

Marketing Execution

• Create engaging content for print, social media, email, web, and other mediums in compliance with brand standards as defined by the Marketing & Brand Specialist
• Manage advertising and promotion mailing lists; update account records for returned mail to ensure customer data integrity
• Maintain a growing knowledge of email, social, and digital marketing best practices
• Support campaign execution by creating marketing reports and analyzing company data

Event Support

• Assist with planning and execution of internal, customer-facing, and trade association events
• Attend and provide support at Stowers Machinery events as needed

Administrative Duties

• Receive, process, and track all marketing department invoices and payments
• Monitor and administer general company inquiries, responding to or forwarding messages to the appropriate internal contact
• Complete all assigned trainings to build industry and professional knowledge

Leadership Responsibilities

While this role does not include direct managerial responsibilities, the individual will:

• Collaborate with the marketing team to complete projects and ensure alignment with organizational objectives
• Demonstrate accountability and ownership in decision-making processes
• Proactively identify opportunities for improvement and champion change initiatives

Preferred Experience and Skills

• One year of marketing-related experience or internship preferred
• Knowledge of social media platforms and analytics preferred

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer and other office machines
• Clear and understandable speaking voice for telephone communication
• Ability to lift objects up to 50 pounds
• Occasional stooping, kneeling, or crouching
• Correctable vision and hearing
• Ability to use a ladder or other equipment to work above ground level

Work Environment

Most work is conducted in a comfortable office environment, but exposure to job site conditions may also occur. Personal protective equipment must be worn in required areas. Although the work is not considered inherently dangerous, employees must exercise caution when performing onsite tasks.

Most work is conducted in a comfortable office environment but occasional travel to customer sites, sales locations, equipment yards or other relevant areas may occur. Personal protective equipment must be worn in areas as required. Although the work usually is not considered inherently dangerous, employees must be careful while performing onsite services. 

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. Stowers Machinery Corporation reserves the right to revise or change duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.