Marketing Intern Job at Tailwind Group Inc in Mankato

Description:

Tailwind Group capitalizes on real estate opportunities in acquisition, development, and management. Our team is uniquely qualified to provide full-scope expertise ensuring lasting and sustainable environments. We are committed to creating and supporting a workplace culture that is versatile, innovative, and the best in our market. We strive for every team member to operate by our five core values—in doing so, they are affecting a positive change in their respective communities. Attracting and retaining the most talented and passionate individuals in our industry is an everyday objective at Tailwind Group. We would love for you to join our team!

The Tailwind Group Summer Intern Program allows students or recent grads to gain real world experience in their area of interest and understand its function within the student housing industry - all while making a true impact on our business.

This internship term will run from May 26th - August 15th, working a standard 40 hour work week. Our program includes:

• Mentorship and shadowing opportunities
• Hands-on project work
• Lunch and learns focused on personal development
• Intern outings
• And more!

The Position: The Marketing Intern plays a key role in supporting the marketing team by assisting with graphic design, social media content creation, and various marketing initiatives for both Tailwind Group and its properties. This position offers a hands-on opportunity to contribute to the development of impactful and engaging marketing materials that align with our brand's voice and goals. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with internal teams and property staff, helping to create and manage social media content, design promotional materials, and support campaigns that elevate Tailwind Group's brand visibility and engagement. The Marketing Intern will be an essential part of the team, contributing fresh ideas, assisting with day-to-day tasks, and gaining valuable experience in a dynamic marketing environment.

This is an in-office position working out of our Mankato, MN, corporate office. The pay rate for this position is $15/hr.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Model and cascade Tailwind Group’s five core values: Entrepreneurial, Versatile, Responsive, Innovative, and Integrity.
• Assist with the design and execution of digital marketing campaigns across various channels, ensuring alignment with Tailwind Group’s branding.
• Support the Marketing team and onsite teams in the creation of marketing materials and campaigns, adhering to established brand guidelines.
• Work closely with various teams to deliver cohesive and impactful marketing.
• Design, edit, and distribute digital and print advertisements as needed by onsite teams and corporate office, ensuring high-quality visuals, branding, and messaging.
• Assist in the creation of engaging content for social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
• Assist in scheduling social media posts, monitoring engagement, and analyzing performance metrics to identify areas of improvement.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to generate innovative ideas for branding, campaigns and community engagement.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and social media best practices, bringing fresh, creative approaches to content and campaigns.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Marketing Managers.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Working towards a degree in Marketing, Digital Communications, Graphic Design, or a related field.
• Must be a rising junior, senior, or recent graduate at time of internship.

Requirements:

As a part of your application, please submit a portfolio and/or examples of your creative and social media experience to marketing@thetailwindgroup.com. Applications submitted without work examples will not be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to work in a growing, fast-paced environment managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, etc.)
• Proficient in using and creating content for social media platforms such as, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to present ideas, instructions, and information both written and verbally.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Ability to operate in a general office environment
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods in front of a computer
• Close vision and ability to manipulate a keyboard.

Requirements for all Tailwind Group Positions

• Operate by the Golden Rule, intolerant of dishonesty, maliciousness, and deceit.
• Think outside-the-box and develop creative methods for maximizing efficiencies. This ensures fiscal responsibility is preserved for both the company and our investment partners.
• Work to support an environment full of passionate, caring, and receptive individuals to better meet the needs of our customers and local residents.
• Place great emphasis on our ability to adapt to any situation in order to solve a problem and overcome unexpected obstacles.

Take initiative and calculated risk to achieve our goals. Our ambition and hard work is second-to-none

To learn more about our core values, mission, and vision, check out: http://thetailwindgroup.com/.

A complete list of responsibilities and duties can be provided during the interview process.

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship at this time. Tailwind Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.