Marketing & Public Relations Intern Job at Van Horn Automotive Group Inc in Plym

COME JOIN THE TEAM!

Van Horn Automotive Group, an Employee Owned Company in Sheboygan, has an outstanding opportunity for a professional and eager part time Marketing & Public Relations Intern to assist the Public Relations Coordinator with company events.

Are you a Marketing student of a recent college graduate eager for an opportunity to gain experience in the Marketing field? Are you detail oriented with a strong work ethic? We want you on our team!

Family Born. Employee Owned. The Van Horn Automotive Group has been empowering people and amazing customers since 1966, and now has over 17 locations throughout Wisconsin with over 700 employees. Being employee-owned offers a unique benefit that invests in you and your future. As a 77% owner, our employees receive contributions to a qualified retirement plan that is 100% funded by the company!!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Community Outreach & Event Support

• Assist with planning and executing events, including dealership grand openings, sponsorship activations, exhibitor shows, and community initiatives (e.g., Golf Outings, Road America, Mill Street Festival, etc.).
• Coordinate logistics for event setup and teardown.
• Recruit volunteers and workers for events.
• Source vehicles for event displays and secure necessary insurance.
• Build donation packages for charitable events and raffle drawings.
• Capture event content (photos/videos) and contribute to social media posts.

Marketing & Public Relations Support

• Support Van Horn Automotive Group's PR initiatives by building and maintaining relationships with community representatives, media contacts, and corporate partners.
• Assist with PR efforts, including event promotion and content creation.
• Search news sites and social media for PR mentions and quantify impact.
• Gather and submit information for dealership applications and awards.
• Oversee employee ticket giveaways, notify staff of complimentary tickets, and facilitate distribution.
• Other duties as assigned.