The Role
Marketing Interns support internal and external marketing campaigns, content, events, website updates, marketing operations, reporting, and market research. The role provides hands-on experience with mentorship while developing practical skills in communications, organization, digital marketing, CRM systems, analytics, and cross-functional collaboration.
Summary Generated by Built In
Virginia Green’s Summer Internship Program gives students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, learn from experienced professionals, and contribute to real projects across a variety of departments.
Bring your ideas to a team that connects Virginia Green with customers, employees, and communities. As a Marketing Intern, you’ll gain exposure to campaigns, content, events, and the work behind a growing brand while building practical experience across different areas of marketing.
The Highlights:
- Get paid to learn: Gain hands-on experience through a paid internship.
- Put your education into action: Work on real projects and contribute ideas that make a difference.
- Learn from experienced professionals: Build your skills with guidance, mentorship, and regular feedback.
- Explore your career path: Discover your strengths and learn about opportunities at Virginia Green.
- Build your network: Connect with team members and leaders across the company.
- Join a supportive team: Be part of a culture where questions are encouraged and your contributions are valued.
Day in the Life:
- Support strategic development and execution of internal and external marketing efforts (this could include some design work)
- Assist with marketing operations (calendar, billing, and monthly deliverables)
- Assist with tracking and reporting of all internal efforts to help refine and improve efforts on-going
- Help to keep website current, relevant and information accurate (working with other departments)
- Assist with marketing events and activities
- Conduct market and consumer research
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong organizational skills – detailed oriented
- Knowledge of social networking channels
- Familiar with CRM databases
- Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint
- Working knowledge of web site design and development a plus
- Knowledge of Google Analytics a plus
- Must be a current college student in good standing: Marketing, Advertising or Communications majors preferred.
- Walking, standing, bending, reaching, and twisting
- Ability to use computer keyboard and monitor for extended periods
- Ability to lift approximately 15-20 lbs.
Education and Experience
Minimum Physical Requirements
You Will Thrive Here If You:
- Are curious and eager to learn: Ask questions, explore new ideas, and build skills beyond the classroom.
- Enjoy putting ideas into action: Bring creativity and enthusiasm to real projects.
- Take pride in your work: Follow through on commitments and care about doing things well.
- Welcome teamwork and feedback: Collaborate with others and use guidance to grow.
- Want to explore your future: Gain experience, build connections, and discover where your interests can take you.
Employment with Virginia Green is contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable pre-employment screenings, which may include a background check, motor vehicle record (MVR) check, and drug screening, based on the requirements of the position and applicable law.
Come Go Beyond and Grow Beyond at Virginia Green!
*Virginia Green is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or other legally protected status.
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Skills Required
- Current college student in good standing
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Knowledge of social networking channels
- Familiarity with CRM databases
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Marketing, Advertising, or Communications major
- Working knowledge of website design and development
- Knowledge of Google Analytics
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The Company
What We Do
Virginia Green is a locally owned Virginia lawn-care company providing tailored lawn-care and pest-control programs for residential and commercial customers. Founded in 2004, it serves central Virginia and Williamsburg and differentiates itself through local certified technicians and in-house agronomists familiar with Mid-Atlantic turf, soil, and weather conditions. Its services include fertilization, weed control, aeration, seeding, and tree and shrub care.
