Marketing & Events Internship

Description

Seasonal-Winter: November 1st- April 15th

Seasonal Summer: May 15th - September 15th

Reports to: Marketing and Events Coordinator 

Position Summary: 

The Marketing and Events Intern supports the execution of BOEC’s fundraising and community events, as well as ongoing marketing and communications efforts. This is an opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience in nonprofit event planning and marketing operation all while contributing to a mission-driven organization in a beautiful mountain setting.

This role is ideal for a college student, recent graduate, or early-career professional who is eager to learn, takes initiative, and is excited to be part of a collaborative and purpose-filled team.

Responsibilities:

Event Support

• Assist the Marketing and Events Coordinator with planning and preparation for major annual events hosted by BOEC. 
• Assist with other events including community engagement events, beneficiary events, and staff events.
• Support logistics coordination including organizing materials, managing timelines, designing signage, and tracking donations or auction items.
• Provide on-site assistance during events including setup, registration, greeting guests, and working with volunteers.
• Help gather and organize event-related data, feedback, and photos.

Marketing Support

• Design promotional materials, flyers, and graphic content for events and programs in Canva or InDesign.
• Represent BOEC professionally and passionately at events, programs, and community functions.
• Maintain and update website content with relevant stories and events.
• Support BOEC social media presence through content capture, testimonial capture, editing, and posting.
• Support BOEC email communications efforts through writing and editing. 
• Other projects as assigned by the Marketing and Events Coordinator.

Schedule:

• 5 days a week, 9 AM - 5 PM at the BOEC Admin office in Breckenridge, with flexibility for activities and events.
• May occasionally work weekends or evenings based events.

Benefits:

• Private Room in BOEC Staff Shared Housing
• $500 Monthly Stipend
• Participation in BOEC EAP/Building Hope Mental Health Resources
• Access to BOEC outdoor gear with approval
• Pro purchase access
• Parking spot at BOEC Admin Building
• (Winter Internship Only) Epic Local Ski Pass (Keystone and Breckenridge) and opportunities to ski at Copper Mountain and Arapahoe Basin

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age. 
• Have a valid drivers license.
• Be willing to participate and pass a background/MVR check. 
• A strong interest in event planning, nonprofit marketing, and/or adaptive outdoor recreation.
• Progression toward or completion of event management, marketing, communications, advertising or related degree.
• Administrative work, events, media, and/or marketing experience preferred.
• Organized and detail-oriented with a willingness to learn and take direction.
• Creative thinker with strong writing, editing, and content creation skills.
• Positive attitude and flexibility in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Applied understanding of basic marketing principles, familiarity with social media platforms, basic graphic design skills.
• Interest in outdoor recreation and comfort in outdoor settings is a must.

About BOEC: 

The Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center (BOEC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming lives through outdoor experiences for people with disabilities and additional needs. Since 1976, we’ve provided high-quality, inclusive outdoor adventures in skiing, snowboarding, rafting, cycling, climbing, and more for individuals of all abilities. With the help of a dedicated staff and 300+ volunteers, we serve over 2,500 participants annually through our Adaptive Ski & Snowboard Program, Wilderness Program, and Internship Program.