Marketing Internship - Rhode Island Marine Trades Association

Marketing Internship Program 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 industry through advocacy, education, and promotion and positioning the Ocean State as a worldwide leader in the marine industry.

We are looking for 10 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.

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 exhibitor worth the time and money. As interns you will be on placement 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 to the RIMTA board members and committee

• Working in a team oriented environment

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled or will be enrolled as a full time student for the Fall 2016 Semester

• Must be living in Rhode Island during the time of the program

• 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 Newport and other locations

City:

Newport

State/Province:

Rhode Island

Country:

United States

Desired Major(s):

Accounting, Entrepreneurial Management, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Marketing, Global Business Management, Business Administration, General Business Admin, International Business

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled or will be enrolled as a full time student for the Fall 2016 Semester

• Must be living in Rhode Island during the time of the program

• 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 Newport and other locations

Recruiting Contact:

Ryan Walsh RIMTA Marketing Internship Coordinator (ryan.walsh0494@gmail.com)