Marketing Intern

OBJECTIVE / ACCOUNTABILITY

The Marketing Intern is a hands-on learning opportunity for students interested in marketing, communications, business, graphic design, digital media, or horticulture. Working alongside our Marketing team, you'll gain practical experience in digital marketing, content creation, brand management, social media, and marketing communications while supporting initiatives that strengthen customer engagement and promote our products and services. This internship is designed to build professional marketing skills, strengthen creative and business knowledge, and provide meaningful, real-world experience through collaboration, continuous learning, and hands-on projects. The program may be tailored to align with both the intern's interests and the company's business needs, providing exposure to multiple departments and career paths within the green industry.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Marketing Operations

• Assist with daily marketing activities and department initiatives
• Support updates to company and branded websites
• Maintain inventories of promotional materials and branded giveaways
• Learn and utilize company marketing systems and processes
• Support additional marketing projects and campaigns as assigned

Creative Design & Content

• Learn and utilize Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign)
• Assist with updating marketing collateral, promotional materials, signage, and other communications
• Edit photographs and other visual assets for print and digital marketing
• Support the development of creative materials that align with company branding standards

Digital Marketing & Communications

• Assist with the development and distribution of email marketing campaigns
• Gather content and coordinate with internal contributors to develop marketing communications
• Maintain contact lists and digital marketing assets
• Organize and maintain the marketing photo library
• Collaborate with team members to ensure high-quality, accurate marketing content

Social Media

• Assist with managing company social media platforms by creating and publishing engaging content
• Capture photographs and coordinate visual content for marketing campaigns
• Collaborate with the Marketing team to develop content ideas and promotional campaigns
• Monitor engagement metrics and provide basic performance reporting
• Support brand awareness through consistent, professional social media communications

Product Knowledge

• Participate in scheduled nursery walks to build plant knowledge
• Learn about plant varieties, seasonal availability, and industry trends
• Support marketing efforts by promoting featured products and trending plants

Business & Professional Development

• Learn about the company's history, culture, products, and the horticulture industry
• Participate in meaningful internship projects that support business objectives
• Establish and work toward personal and professional development goals
• Collaborate with fellow interns to develop and deliver a presentation highlighting the internship experience
• Build professional relationships through networking and mentorship opportunities

Team & Business Support

• Cross-train with other departments to gain a broader understanding of company operations
• Support team initiatives and departmental projects as assigned
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, company events, and the KASH interview process
• Contribute to a collaborative, values-driven team environment while demonstrating safe work practices

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite is preferred but not required
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
• Strong commitment to teamwork, customer service, and delivering high-quality work

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCES

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite is preferred but not required
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
• Strong commitment to teamwork, customer service, and delivering high-quality work

SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

• Demonstrates curiosity and a desire to continuously learn
• Takes ownership of responsibilities and follows through on commitments
• Works collaboratively while contributing ideas and solutions
• Adapts to changing priorities and business needs
• Maintains a commitment to quality, customer service, and continuous improvement
• Demonstrates creativity while maintaining attention to detail and brand consistency
• Comfortable communicating with teammates and internal stakeholders across multiple departments
• Ability to work safely in outdoor environments and varying weather conditions as job responsibilities require
• Ability to safely lift and carry up to 25 pounds

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

• $17.00/hour

BENEFITS

• Paid Holidays
• Employee Discount
• A collaborative, team-oriented workplace recognized as a Top Workplace in 2024 and 2025

ABOUT THE COMPANY

For more than 50 years, Midwest Groundcovers has been a trusted leader in the Green Industry, growing and propagating more than 20 million premium wholesale plants each year. While groundcovers remain our specialty, our diverse product offering includes evergreens, broadleaves, deciduous shrubs, perennials, ornamental grasses, vines, and native prairie, wetland, and woodland species.

We proudly partner with landscape architects, landscape designers, contractors, municipalities, and other green industry professionals to provide innovative plant solutions that promote beauty, durability, and sustainability throughout the Midwest. Our commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and exceptional customer service has made us one of the region's premier wholesale growers.

At Midwest Groundcovers, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're proud to have been recognized as a Top Workplace in 2024 and 2025, reflecting our commitment to fostering a collaborative, supportive, and purpose-driven work environment where employees can grow both personally and professionally.

If you're looking to build a meaningful career with a company that values teamwork, innovation, and a passion for horticulture, we'd love to have you join our team.