Rhode Island Marine Trades Organization (RIMTA) -- Marketing Internship

Are you still looking for an internship or entry-level position? The Rhode Island Marine Trades Association (RIMTA) is still looking to hire one more intern for their marketing program this summer. This can be a good opportunity for graduates who do not currently have a job (shows potential employers you are taking on additionally opportunities to acquire new skills) and current students who are looking to build their resume and gain more business and marketing skills.

This is a paid internship.

If interested please send your resume to Jim Blair at blairj4@my.uri.edu. 

Rhode Island Marine Trades Organization (RIMTA) Marketing Internship Details
Type: Internship
Terms: Paid, $300.00/Bi-weekly
Period: 7/13/16-8/16/16
Location: URI, Kingston RI (?)
Internship Description
The Rhode Island Marine Trades Association represents all aspects of the recreational boating industry in its home state. We are dedicated to growing Rhode Island's marine industry through advocacy, education, and promotion and positioning the Ocean State as a worldwide leader in the marine industry. 
We are looking for 10 (5) motivated, well-rounded, and creative students to join us this summer for this 6 week program. This internship will provide you with the opportunity to work alongside marine industry professionals while gaining knowledge and experience in the marketing field.
Purpose of Position: 
The Rhode Island Marine Trades Association is the host of the annual Providence Boat Show. It is our job as hosts to get consumers into the show and make attending the show as an exibitor worth the time and money. As interns you will work with our partner organizations/exhibitors to create a plan that will increase consumer exposure to these exhibitors before, during, and after the show. This is a project based internship that will provide you with opportunities to learn, experience, and build your network.
Responsibilities: 
-Working alongside partner organizations/exhibitors to develop ideas and strategies that can be implemented into marketing of the 2017 Providence Boat Show
-Creating content for exhibitors to use to revamp their social presence
-Presenting your research, work, and idea at the completion of the program
-Working in a team oriented environment
Qualifications:

-Recent graduate, currently enrolled or will be enrolled as a full time student for the Fall 2016 Semester (ages 18-24)
-Must be living in Rhode Island during the time of the program (except Providence & Cranston)
-Basic knowledge and interest in the marine trades industry
-Experience drafting marketing plans
-Experience with creating promotional content
-Reliable form of transportation to and from URI and other locations

Company Description
The Rhode Island Marine Trades Association (RIMTA) represents all aspects of the recreational boating industry in its home state. We are dedicated to growing Rhode Island’s marine trades through advocacy, education, and promotion and positioning the Ocean State as a worldwide leader in the marine industry.
Our Vision – Position Rhode Island as a worldwide leader in the marine industry
Our Mission – Grow the Rhode Island marine industry through advocacy, education and promotion