Internships

Aquarist/Water Quality

Aquarist/Water Quality intern position will assist the Animal Care Department with daily care and maintenance of the aquarium’s fish and invertebrate systems as well as performing water quality testing on all animal habitats. Time would be divided between Clearwater Marine Aquarium property and our nearby property Winter’s Dolphin Tale Adventure, where there are several aquarium exhibits.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: exhibit cleaning, filter maintenance, algae and décor upkeep, water chemistry/record keeping using Excel, food preparation and feeding, animal observation, water changes, assisting in veterinary and husbandry procedures on fish and occasionally helping the Sea Turtle and Marine Mammal Departments.

Qualifications:

Candidates should be pursuing a degree in biology, marine biology, aquaculture, chemistry, or other related field and possess the following qualifications:

• Some background knowledge of marine aquarium keeping.
• Broad knowledge of ecological and biological principles relating to marine habitats.
• Desire to work closely with marine fish and invertebrates.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Willingness to get wet and dirty in all weather conditions.

Dates:

FALL 2022: August 1 – January 14*
Applications Due: June 10, 2022

SPRING 2023: January 2 – May 19*
Applications Due: September 30, 2022

SUMMER 2023: May 8 – August 11*
Applications Due: February 24, 2023

FALL 2023: July 31 – January 12*
Applications Due: June 9, 2023

*Start and end dates are flexible to accommodate your school schedule.

Creative Design Internship

The Creative Design Intern assists the Creative Services Department in a supporting role as a participant in all aspects of the creative process. As an intern the individual will assist on some projects from start to finish while also participating in creative ideas that help to drive CMA’s exhibits, signage, graphics, and digital material forward. Using knowledge of graphic design, aesthetic styles, and technique, this individual will get to participate in all department functions pertaining to the operations of the Creative Department.

Internship program may include the following:

• Assists the team in identifying design trends and direction in the market place that can be applied to CMA’s brand strategies.
• Observe competitors for designs in marketing, packaging, and guest-facing signage for trend, quality, and production methods.
• Assist in researching marketing, exhibit, signage, and multimedia materials that can be used for CMA’s exhibits, marketing, education, operation, and guest experience needs.
• Assist in the design of custom graphic content, illustrations, and infographics that are exciting, attention-grabbing, educational, on-brand, and on-theme.
• Collaborate on projects that meet the expectations and requirements set forth by the requesting department and Creative Director.
• Advise team members utilizing branded content to guarantee it is to specification and is used appropriately.
• Attend all necessary meetings pertaining to projects and CMA.
• Inventory and requisition creative supplies.
• Work closely with Director of Creative Services and Graphics Manager to translate messaging concepts into marketing materials.
• Assist Director of Creative Services and Graphics Manager with other projects TBD.

Requirements:

• Intern candidate should be attending an educational institution with a major in creative studies, graphic design, marketing, or other art related field.
• Experience in Adobe Creative Suite, illustrator and photoshop or other similar design software.
• Fundamental knowledge of graphic design production from concept to completion.
• Track record of multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Experienced in handling deadline driven workloads.
• Approaches problems in the work output such as changing criteria, moving deadlines, and budgetary cuts with a growth mindset seeing these as an opportunity to improve the work output.
• Exhibits a solution orientated approach to project challenges.
• Individual should be able to craft and execute a vision with creativity and style
• Creative self-starter who is comfortable with both taking initiative and working in collaboration.
• Ability to communicate well with others in a team environment.
• Possess a professional demeanor in one on one, visual, written, and spoken communication.
• Demonstrated time management skills in school and career experiences.
• Desire to serve in a nonprofit working environment.

Dates:

FALL 2022: August 1 – January 14*
Applications Due: June 10, 2022

SPRING 2023: January 2 – May 19*
Applications Due: September 30, 2022

SUMMER 2023: May 8 – August 11*
Applications Due: February 24, 2023

FALL 2023: July 31 – January 12*
Applications Due: June 9, 2023

*Start and end dates are flexible to accommodate your school schedule.

Dive Team

The Clearwater Marine Aquarium dive internship is designed to give students a fresh perspective into the realm of SCUBA diving careers — in particular, those relating to commercial and aquarium diving. CMA offers a wide variety of animal habitats, marine vessels, and off-site locations that our dive team maintains and trains in on a daily basis. At Clearwater Marine Aquarium, SCUBA diving opportunities are indeed limitless. This internship will provide undergraduates with the experience and opportunities necessary for a future in a diving related field.

A majority of the intern’s time will be spent working in teams to support and maintain CMA’s artificial marine habitats, vessels, and underwater workings of the facility. Additionally, interns will have the opportunity to participate in varied experiences to include, but not limited to, team building recreational dives, certification classes (at own cost), basic commercial/scientific diving skills courses, dive operations management, diving safe practices and emergency procedures, and diver interactions with marine life.

After completion of the internship, interns will have gained valuable diving experience that will help them succeed no matter what direction they want to go in terms of diving careers, and they will also have gained an insight into the daily behind-the-scenes operations that help keep an aquarium running smoothly.

Requirements:

Intern candidates must be (at least) a certified Open Water Diver from an internationally recognized certifying agency (must have completed OW training prior to start of internship), have current certification in CPR/First Aid, have a completed and approved Clearwater Marine Aquarium Medical Questionnaire, successfully complete the Clearwater Marine Aquarium swim skills assessment upon arrival, be capable of lifting 50+ pounds, and be able to work flexible hours and perform various physically demanding tasks under strenuous environmental conditions

Dates:

FALL 2022: August 1 – January 14*
Applications Due: June 10, 2022

SPRING 2023: January 2 – May 19*
Applications Due: September 30, 2022

SUMMER 2023: May 8 – August 11*
Applications Due: February 24, 2023

FALL 2023: July 31 – January 12*
Applications Due: June 9, 2023

*Start and end dates are flexible to accommodate your school schedule.

Education

As an intern you will play an important role in all aspects of the Education Department. From assisting on eco-boat tours to helping with offsite programs in the community, you will be involved in a variety of activities that provide valuable experience for your future career goals. Upon completing the internship, all Education interns will have gained experience in public speaking, classroom presentations and management, science education instruction, research, data entry, and guest relations.

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a degree in education, marine science, biology, environmental science, or other related field.
• Must be able to climb stairs, lift 50 lbs., and pull nets.
• Be able to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions (hot, humid, cold, rain).
• Evening, weekend, and holiday hours required.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the creation of educational programming from concept, objectives, lesson plan to implementation.
• Safely and effectively participate in educational programming, eco-boat tours, and kayaking (seasonally).
• Assist and attend off-site festival events and assist with community outreach event preparation.
• Utilize different public speaking techniques and methodologies to a wide and diverse audience in a multitude of settings.
• Narrate an eco-boat tour in its entirety with staff supervision by the completion of the internship.
• Assist with the care and maintenance of the Animal Ambassadors.
• Attend weekly progress report meetings with Intern Supervisors.
• Complete projects as assigned.
• Complete a capstone project.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Dates:

FALL 2022: August 1 – January 14*
Applications Due: June 10, 2022

SPRING 2023: January 2 – May 19*
Applications Due: September 30, 2022

SUMMER 2023: May 8 – August 11*
Applications Due: February 24, 2023

FALL 2023: July 31 – January 12*
Applications Due: June 9, 2023

*Start and end dates are flexible to accommodate your school schedule.

Guest Experience

The Guest Experience is a vital component to operations at Clearwater Marine Aquarium and Winter’s Dolphin Tale Adventure. If guests don’t enjoy their visit, they may not continue to support our work. A friendly, well-informed team member can take the guest experience to the next level, and truly immerse guests into our mission. Guest Experience Interns work alongside staff and volunteers to ensure all visitors learn about the resident animals, rehabilitation efforts, and the amazing work done every day at Clearwater Marine Aquarium – and that they have fun in the process.

What Will You Learn?

• PUBLIC SPEAKING: you will improve public speaking skills through repeated practice giving presentations on a microphone and leading behind the scenes tours. The ability to speak professionally is always in demand.
• PUBLIC INTERACTION: No matter what field you ultimately pursue, communication is vital. You will learn to interact with guests of all ages and interests, to share information with visitors and colleagues alike, and to successfully resolve complaints with unhappy visitors.
• HOW TO PITCH A PROJECT: there is always room for improvement in the guest experience! Interns work together to identify a project, then research all aspects of potential implementation before pitching their project to corporate executives.

What Should You Bring?

• A positive attitude
• Willingness to learn
• Flexibility
• Creativity

Dates:

FALL 2022: August 1 – January 14*
Applications Due: June 10, 2022

SPRING 2023: January 2 – May 19*
Applications Due: September 30, 2022

SUMMER 2023: May 8 – August 11*
Applications Due: February 24, 2023

FALL 2023: July 31 – January 12*
Applications Due: June 9, 2023

*Start and end dates are flexible to accommodate your school schedule.

HR & Volunteer Management

The primary role of the HR/Volunteer Management Intern is to assist with the design, implementation and management of the HR/volunteer program. You will assist with the HR Administrator/Volunteer Coordinator’s chief responsibility of managing the HR/volunteer program, which includes marketing and recruitment; scheduling and supervision. As a HR/Volunteer Management intern, the need to handle community relations is of key importance. You will assist with management of all volunteer program-related communications and special events, as well as other duties and tasks assigned.

Qualifications:

Candidates applying for this position should posses the following:

• Exceptional organizational skills with reliability and consistency in work performance
• Flexibility with a team player mentality
• Ability to work with minimal to moderate supervision
• An extreme focus on good judgment with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor with great interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to multi-task with the capability to learn quickly and integrate efficiently
• Maintain professional standards of performance, demeanor and appearance at all times
• Exercise discretion and professional judgment at all times, maintaining the strictest of confidentiality
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)

Applicants should be pursuing a degree in HR or Volunteer Management.

Dates:

FALL 2022: August 1 – January 14*
Applications Due: June 10, 2022

SPRING 2023: January 2 – May 19*
Applications Due: September 30, 2022

SUMMER 2023: May 8 – August 11*
Applications Due: February 24, 2023

FALL 2023: July 31 – January 12*
Applications Due: June 9, 2023

*Start and end dates are flexible to accommodate your school schedule.

Marketing & Advertising

The Marketing & Advertising Assistant position at CMA will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for the student chosen to intern during this exciting time at CMA. In the midst of filming and promoting our digital content, there are opportunities to learn many different areas of the marketing world. This opening has potential to grow a student’s knowledge of marketing on a national level as well as participate in a cause-based campaign marketing efforts. It is a unique internship where students will engage in the following educational experiences:

• To have students employed in a fast-paced, out of the box, creative marketing environment while developing practical marketing and communications experience
• To challenge students ideas of conventional marketing practices to create unique and extraordinary results in a timely manner
• To analyze the relationship between the students’ undergraduate academic preparation and the processes/activities employed by non-profit organizations
• To provide students an opportunity to gain an insight into the marketing alongside a national media event in conjunction with an international marketing environment

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Although a portion of the responsibilities will be clerical, a large portion of the internship will be determined by the candidates specific skill set
• Assist in all aspects of social media marketing
• Assist with updates on our web site
• Help develop and implement donation campaigns
• Assist in promotional campaign efforts with digital content
• Research & update daily digital marketing analytics
• Assist in our email marketing efforts
• Other duties and tasks as assigned in a marketing/development context

Dates:

FALL 2022: August 1 – January 14*
Applications Due: June 10, 2022

SPRING 2023: January 2 – May 19*
Applications Due: September 30, 2022

SUMMER 2023: May 8 – August 11*
Applications Due: February 24, 2023

FALL 2023: July 31 – January 12*
Applications Due: June 9, 2023

*Start and end dates are flexible to accommodate your school schedule.

Marine Mammals

The Marine Mammal Training internship at Clearwater Marine Aquarium is designed to give students an inside look into what it takes to care for marine animals, with emphasis on Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and North American river otters. We use training as a way to stimulate our animals since they can never rejoin their counterparts in the open ocean. Our animals are trained for medical management behaviors, like blood draw, gastric and fecal samples, and even ultrasound. We also train mentally stimulating behaviors like mimicking and match-to-sample behaviors to challenge their intelligence and the ‘fun’ aerial behaviors such as bows, somersaults and speed swims to give them the same physical workout they would receive in the wild.

During your internship, you will learn how to prepare diets, maintain exhibits, provide enrichment and mental stimulation, keep behavioral records, and give public presentations to educate our visitors about these amazing animals and environmental conservation. You will also learn how trainers use principles such as positive reinforcement, classical conditioning and shaping to train these animals. Due to the fact that internships are custom designed to each individual’s skill level, you may or may not have the opportunity to assist trainers in behaviors, or even maintain some established behaviors by the end of your internship.

Qualifications:

Candidates should be able to perform physically demanding duties and be enrolled in a four-year college program in psychology, biology, marine biology or another related field and have some hands-on animal experience, such as volunteering at an animal shelter or completing other marine mammal internships at other facilities. SCUBA, First Aid and CPR certification is also a plus.

Dates:

FALL 2022: August 1 – January 14*
Applications Due: June 10, 2022

SPRING 2023: January 2 – May 19*
Applications Due: September 30, 2022

SUMMER 2023: May 8 – August 11*
Applications Due: February 24, 2023

FALL 2023: July 31 – January 12*
Applications Due: June 9, 2023

*Please note — start and end dates are not flexible for this program.

Non-Profit Management

Do you want to learn more about non-profit management? If so, spend some time interning with the Development Director and Marketing Manager learning the ins and outs of the non-profit world. Some of the duties will include: data entry, donor software management & list maintenance, donor recognition, donor level benefit assigning, special event coordination, off-site representation, hotel marketing, advertising pitches and general administrative duties.

Qualifications:

Candidates should be pursuing a degree in management, development or marketing.

Dates:

FALL 2022: August 1 – January 14*
Applications Due: June 10, 2022

SPRING 2023: January 2 – May 19*
Applications Due: September 30, 2022

SUMMER 2023: May 8 – August 11*
Applications Due: February 24, 2023

FALL 2023: July 31 – January 12*
Applications Due: June 9, 2023

*Start and end dates are flexible to accommodate your school schedule.

Stranding Response and Rehabilitation

The Stranding Response and Rehabilitation Internship program at Clearwater Marine Aquarium provides interns with a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the response of live and dead dolphins, whales, sea turtles, manatees, and North American river otters as part of the CMA Rescue Team. The Rescue Team seeks enthusiastic, dedicated, and hardworking individuals who are interested in promoting wildlife conservation through stranding efforts and marine mammal rehabilitation.

Qualifications:

• Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills
• Enrolled in or a graduate from a four-year college program pertaining to the field
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50lbs
• Flexible hours (possibly working on weekends, after hours, overnights, and holidays)
• Ability to perform physically demanding duties (possibly working extended shifts, on your feet, and outdoors, in various conditions).
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions (heat, humidity, direct sunlight)
• Previous experience in animal care or the marine science field is preferred

Stranding Response and Rehabilitation interns will:

• Learn to respond to stranding events through first response, triage, crowd control, monitoring, transport, data collection, rehabilitation, release, carcass recovery, and/or necropsy as well through following sanitation and quarantine protocols. It is important to note that stranding events are variable and are thus not guaranteed.
• Monitor the 24-hour Emergency Stranding Hotline
• Learn to educate the public through workshops, aquarium presentations, and outreach events
• Learn and practice following sanitation and quarantine protocols
• Learn about and assist with the maintenance of stranding facilities, equipment, and supplies
• Learn and participate in the care of resident and/or rehabilitating aquatic mammals through diet preparation and conducting ethograms
• Complete assigned internship projects (e.g., developing presentations, leading outreach events, etc.)

Dates:

FALL 2022: August 1 – January 14*
Applications Due: June 10, 2022

SPRING 2023: January 2 – May 19*
Applications Due: September 30, 2022

SUMMER 2023: May 8 – August 11*
Applications Due: February 24, 2023

FALL 2023: July 31 – January 12*
Applications Due: June 9, 2023

*Please note — start and end dates are not flexible for this program.

Sea Turtle and Aquatic Biology

The Sea Turtle and Aquatic Biology Internship at Clearwater Marine Aquarium provides interns with a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with sea turtles, stingrays and various fish species. The Sea Turtle team is seeking adaptable and positive individuals to inspire guests to connect with our animal collection in a fun and relatable way through presentations, feedings, training and enrichment.

Qualifications:

• Currently or recently enrolled in a four-year college program in biology, environmental science, psychology, zoology or related fields.
• Able to perform physically demanding duties (i.e. lift up to 50lbs, work 8-hour shifts primarily active and on your feet).
• Able to work in adverse weather conditions (heat, humidity, direct sunlight).
• Commit to a set five-day per week schedule, including holidays.
• Experience with animal care is beneficial but not essential.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist in the care of resident sea turtles including food preparation (handling fish, shrimp and squid), feeding, behavioral training and enrichment, exhibit maintenance, cleaning and sanitizing working areas, animal records and routine medical care.
• Responsible for daily facility maintenance and care. May be required to work in sometimes slippery environments or use narrow walkways.
• Follow all Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) requirements for all aspect of sea turtles.
• Give presentations to the public regarding resident and rehabilitating animals, general sea turtle knowledge, and human interaction impacts.
• Complete internship projects and group tasks as assigned.

Dates:

FALL 2022: August 1 – January 14*
Applications Due: June 10, 2022

SPRING 2023: January 2 – May 19*
Applications Due: September 30, 2022

SUMMER 2023: May 8 – August 11*
Applications Due: February 24, 2023

FALL 2023: July 31 – January 12*
Applications Due: June 9, 2023

*Start and end dates are flexible to accommodate your school schedule

Sea Turtle Rehabilitation

The Sea Turtle Rehab team is seeking individuals who are positive, driven, and adaptable; and who are also interested in expanding their knowledge and skills in marine animal, husbandry, biology or wildlife conservation and rehabilitation. Please note that this is not a veterinary focused internship.

Qualifications:

• Currently or recently enrolled in a four-year college program in veterinary science, biology, marine biology, environmental science, or related fields.
• Commit to a set five-day per week schedule, including holidays.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Possess the ability to work well within a group and individually.
• Maintain a good attitude through busy or long days.
• Experience with animal care is beneficial but not essential.
• Able to perform physically demanding duties (i.e. lift up to 50lbs, work 8-hour shifts primarily active, on your feet, and outdoors).
• Able to work in adverse weather conditions (heat, humidity, direct sunlight), sometimes slippery environments and use narrow walkways.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Learn and understand the components that go into rehabilitation which includes knowledge of sea turtle species (i.e. sea turtle external and internal anatomy), husbandry and medical care.
• Learn daily facility and habitat maintenance and care, governmental agencies’ policies, procedures, permitting, and reporting for all aspect of endangered species.
• Follow all Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) requirements for all aspect of sea turtles.
• Provide assistance with necropsy, including but not limited to documentation, tissue handling, set-up, cleaning, and other duties as assigned.

Dates:

FALL 2022: August 1 – January 14*
Applications Due: June 10, 2022

SPRING 2023: January 2 – May 19*
Applications Due: September 30, 2022

SUMMER 2023: May 8 – August 11*
Applications Due: February 24, 2023

FALL 2023: July 31 – January 12*
Applications Due: June 9, 2023

*Start and end dates are flexible to accommodate your school schedule

Sea Turtle Nesting

The Sea Turtle Nesting internship is designed to give college students, or recent graduates, an opportunity to perform field research that is reported to government agencies. Interns will be trained to patrol 20.8 miles of beach, using CMA vehicles, and identify crawl tracks that nesting adult female sea turtles leave behind on the beach. Interns will also be responsible for scientific data collection, marking new nests, responding to activities that negatively impact nests such as depredation, washovers/washouts, excavating nests after they hatch, respond to adult and /or hatchling disorientation events, nighttime nest observations if needed, artificial lighting surveys, hatchling releases, public education and presentations.

Field work can be vigorous and may require extended hours walking in soft sand and working in the Florida heat. Nesting surveys are performed seven days a week despite inclement weather.

Qualifications:

• Be currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a four-year college program in biology, marine biology, environmental science, ecology or another related field. Preference may be given to recent graduates.
• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Have a reliable source of transportation (may have to use personal vehicle to access ATV storage location).
• Have a reliable source of communication, i.e. cellphone (will be used daily).
• Perform physically demanding duties (i.e. able to lift up to 50lbs, able to work 10 hour shifts primarily active and on your feet).
• Be comfortable working early in the morning and late at night, as you will participate in both shifts.
• Be comfortable working in extreme weather conditions (heat, sun, rain, wind, etc.).
• Be able to work well in both a group an individually.
• Have excellent communication skills, both oral and verbal.
• Possess a positive attitude and a willingness to learn and collect accurate data.
• Previous sea turtle experience is a plus, but not necessary.
• Previous experience operating 4-wheel drive vehicles or ATVs is a plus, but not necessary.

Dates:

Internships with the Nesting Team are available for the following dates. (Please select the summer internship session when applying.)
Applications Due: February 25, 2022

April – July

May – August

June – October

Special Events

This internship offers an educational experience working in a variety of functions in Event Sales & Operations. Duties include assisting Director of Planning & Events, and Event sales for administrative support, sales processes, event planning, execution, set up, and breakdown. Special projects may be assigned as needs arise.

The Special Events Intern will learn the ins and outs of event sales, and event operations with in-market, group, and event goals.

Qualifications:

• Degree focused on business management/administration, hospitality management or event management experience in hospitality or related industry is a plus.
• Possess excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift over 50 pounds.
• Ability to work nights, weekends & holidays.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attend weekly sales and BEO meetings to learn the process that merges sales & operation procedures.
• Learn and assist with event database including sales leads, learning to create proposals, and assisting with completing additional documents to support overall success of CMA events.
• Represent Clearwater Marine Aquarium at outreach events.
• Research local event venue competition and compile data into a presentation.
• Shadow and assist Event management in all aspects of events including pre-planning, site visits, and preparing the event space.
• Managing & coordinate the process of event volunteer needs for each event.
• Learn the process of event follow up post event.
• Attend and assist with third party vendor meetings, manage note taking as needed.

Dates:

SPRING 2023: January 2 – May 19*
Applications Due: September 30, 2022

SUMMER 2023: May 8 – August 11*
Applications Due: February 24, 2023

Summer Camp

The Summer Camp Intern position is offered only during the summer term (May-August). Throughout the internship, you will develop skills to create effective objectives, utilize different teaching methodologies, and develop classroom management techniques. This will be accomplished through teaching observations, in-classroom teaching experience, and the writing and implementation of your own marine science-based curriculum. In addition to building your teaching skills, you will also have the opportunity to expand your knowledge of marine science and the Clearwater Bay ecosystem through outdoor excursions such as snorkeling and kayaking. Our camp programs are designed for guests that are graduates of kindergarten through high school so interns will gain experience with a wide variety of age groups. For more insight onto what our camps are focused on, check out the camp brochure on our website.

Qualifications:

• Candidates should be pursuing a degree in education, marine science, biology, environmental science, or other related fields.
• Must be able to climb stairs, lift 50 lbs., pull nets, and work outdoors in extreme weather conditions (hot, humid, cold, rain).

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the creation, development, and implementation of educational programming for summer camps.
• Utilize different teaching methodologies in a classroom setting and assist camp staff with classroom management.
• Assist with classroom set-up, preparation, and overall summer camp operation as directed.
• Conduct field activities with camp staff and assist campers with species identification while snorkeling.
• Complete the capstone internship project and group tasks as assigned.

Dates:

SUMMER 2023: May 15 – August 18*
Applications Due: February 24, 2023

*Start and end dates are flexible to accommodate your school schedule.

Tourism Marketing Internship

The tourism team is vital to Clearwater Marine Aquarium. Many areas of learning will be covered under this internship in tourism marketing: advertising, relationships with tour operators, and management of partnerships with community entities such as hotels, chambers & DMO’s. The Tourism Marketing Intern will be managed by the Director of Tourism Marketing.

Internship program may include the following:

• Learning and performing tasks related to advertising campaigns and project management software.
• Learning about the relationship with third party tour operators and how to work with them to grow the business for our non-profit.
• Understanding the nature of our affiliations with community partners and helping to coordinate efforts with them. This involves networking and forming relationships with various entities including chambers, DMO’s and hotels.
• Assist with keeping entities supplied with all components required of their respective partnerships (brochures, room package items, special promotional items, etc.)
• Assist with the implementation of creative incentive plans/contests for concierges who sell CMA tickets/programs
• Develop outreach skills and public speaking skills by assisting with external activations in the community
• Work with the Tourism Marketing Director to maintain regular communications with hotel partners to keep them excited and engaged about relevant CMA news, happenings and special opportunities for guests as well as to gain insight and feedback on how CMA can continue to improve the partnership
• Participate in the execution of various promotional activities marketing and advertising
• Intern will develop skills needed to work in Basecamp, Canva, Hubspot, and KMIT.
• Any additional duties as needed for the Marketing Department or Management

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Education in either sales, hospitality, or tourism preferred
• Demonstrated understanding of confidentiality and privacy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Track record of excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi task.
• Ability to work independently while functioning as a member of a team.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite of products including: Outlook, Excel, Word is preferred
• Must have valid driver’s license & reliable transportation

Dates:

FALL 2022: August 1 – January 14*
Applications Due: June 10, 2022

SPRING 2023: January 2 – May 19*
Applications Due: September 30, 2022

SUMMER 2023: May 8 – August 11*
Applications Due: February 24, 2023

FALL 2023: July 31 – January 12*
Applications Due: June 9, 2023

*Start and end dates are flexible to accommodate your school schedule.

Video Assistant

The Video Assistant Intern position will aid in maintaining A/V equipment; assist with video shoot set up/breakdown, camera operation and video production.

Responsibilities may include the following:

• Monitoring and maintaining AV equipment
• Archiving video footage
• Set up, run and breakdown AV equipment for special events
• Set up and breakdown filming equipment for film shoots
• Run second camera for film shoots
• Film/document/archive events at CMA
• Video editing
• Training/projects

Qualifications:

Applicants for the video assistant internship should be comfortable working in hot/humid outdoor conditions, able to work flexible hours, and able to lift 50lbs. Previous video experience is preferred.

Dates:

FALL 2022: August 1 – January 14*
Applications Due: June 10, 2022

SPRING 2023: January 2 – May 19*
Applications Due: September 30, 2022

SUMMER 2023: May 8 – August 11*
Applications Due: February 24, 2023

FALL 2023: July 31 – January 12*
Applications Due: June 9, 2023

*Start and end dates are flexible to accommodate your school schedule.