Marketing/Social Media Intern
Location: Pittsburgh, PA (hybrid — some in-office and field work, some remote) Hours: 10–15 hours per week Compensation: $15–18/hour, depending on experience Start date: Immediate — we're hiring now and will begin reviewing applications as they come in Term: Summer 2026 with the option to continue through fall and beyond for the right person
About Us
Generator Supercenter of Pittsburgh is the local authorized dealer for Generac whole-home standby generators. We help homeowners across the greater Pittsburgh area to keep their power on when the grid goes down. We handle everything from sizing and sales to certified installation, service, and financing. We're a small, growing local business where you'll work directly with the owner and see your work make a real impact.
The Role
We're looking for a marketing intern to help us tell our story better across the channels our customers actually use. You'll own day-to-day social media, support our direct mail efforts, and help us build a content library of real local customers and installs. This isn't a coffee-and-filing internship — you'll be publishing, creating, and measuring work that goes live to real audiences from week one.
What You'll Do
- Manage our Facebook and Instagram presence. Plan and publish 3–5 posts per week, respond to comments and messages, and engage with the local community. Build a simple content calendar.
- Create local content. Visit recent install sites (with the owner or service team) to capture photos and short video clips. Interview customers for testimonials. Turn it into social posts, web content, and material we can use in ads.
- Support direct mail campaigns. Help design, proof, and track mailed pieces going to homeowners in our service area. Coordinate with our print vendor and maintain mailing lists.
- Track what's working. Build a simple weekly one-page report covering social engagement, ad performance, and lead activity. Flag what's trending up, what's flat, and what to test next.
- Monitor and respond to online reviews across Google and Facebook.
- Help with occasional one-off projects — landing page copy edits, email campaigns, seasonal promotions, event coverage when we attend home shows.
What We're Looking For
- Current undergraduate or graduate student in marketing, communications, advertising, integrated marketing communication, or a related field — recent grads also welcome
- Comfortable with Meta Business Suite (or willing to learn quickly) and basic photo/video editing on a phone or laptop — Canva, CapCut, or similar
- Strong writing skills — you can draft a Facebook post, a customer testimonial caption, and a short email without three rounds of edits
- Self-starter who can work independently and ask good questions when stuck
- Comfortable visiting customer install sites occasionally and chatting with homeowners (reliable transportation a plus)
- Lives in the greater Pittsburgh area
Nice to Have (Not Required)
- Experience with Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, or any analytics platform
- Photography or short-form video experience
- Familiarity with email marketing tools (Mailchimp, Constant Contact, etc.)
- Coursework or prior internship experience in social media or content marketing
What You'll Get
- Real ownership over real channels — not busywork
- Direct mentorship from the owner and exposure to how a local business actually runs
- A portfolio of work (social posts, customer videos, performance reports) you can show future employers
- Flexible schedule that works around your classes or other commitments
- Paid hourly with timesheet flexibility
How to Apply
Send the following to mrepischak@generatorsupercenter.com with subject line "Marketing Intern Application — [Your Name]":
- A short note telling us why you're interested
- Your résumé
- Links or samples of any social posts, content, or marketing work you've done — class projects, club work, and personal projects all count
Applications reviewed on a rolling basis as they come in. We'll respond within 3 business days to qualified applicants. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a brief conversation and a small paid trial assignment before any offer is made.
Generator Supercenter of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer.