The Rigby Marketing Intern

Position Summary / Job Duties

The Rigby is seeking a Marketing Intern to support a variety of marketing initiatives that promote the restaurant, events, and overall guest experience. This internship is ideal for students interested in marketing, communications, digital media, event promotion, hospitality, or business.

The Marketing Intern will work closely with leadership to execute marketing campaigns, create promotional materials, capture content on-site, and assist with community engagement efforts. While this position offers hybrid flexibility, regular on-site attendance at The Rigby is expected to capture content, support events, and complete in-person marketing initiatives.

Responsibilities include:

• Create and publish engaging content for Instagram and Facebook, including posts, reels, and stories.
• Capture high-quality photo and video content showcasing menu items, specialty drinks, events, and the overall guest experience.
• Assist with planning, creating, scheduling, and executing marketing campaigns.
• Design promotional materials, including posters, flyers, digital graphics, and event advertisements.
• Print and distribute marketing materials on-site as needed.
• Support neighborhood marketing efforts by promoting The Rigby within the local community and building relationships with nearby businesses and organizations.
• Assist with planning, setting up, and promoting restaurant events and special promotions.
• Monitor and respond to online customer reviews while supporting reputation and review management initiatives.
• Maintain a consistent brand voice and visual identity across marketing materials and social media platforms.
• Monitor social media engagement and identify opportunities to increase audience interaction.
• Stay current on marketing and social media trends and recommend creative campaign ideas.
• Collaborate with leadership on marketing strategies, promotions, and special projects.
• Track marketing performance and provide recommendations for continued growth.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Digital Media, Business, Hospitality Management, Graphic Design, or a related field.
• Interest in marketing, branding, social media, event promotion, and community engagement.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team.
• Willingness to work on-site regularly to capture content, support events, and complete marketing initiatives.
• Availability to work occasional evenings or weekends for special events or content creation.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Familiarity with Instagram, Facebook, and short-form video content.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative mindset with an eye for photography, videography, and design.
• Comfortable creating content using a smartphone and basic editing applications.
• Experience with Canva, CapCut, Meta Business Suite, Adobe Express, or similar platforms is preferred but not required.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
• Professional communication and customer service skills.
• Willingness to learn, receive feedback, and adapt to changing priorities.

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience developing and executing marketing campaigns for a local business.
• Experience creating professional marketing materials and building a portfolio.
• Opportunities to strengthen content creation, branding, event marketing, and community outreach skills.
• Experience with review management, event promotion, and customer engagement.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals.
• Real-world marketing experience within the hospitality industry.

Position Details

• Schedule: Part-Time (Approximately 10 hours per week)
• Work Environment: Hybrid, with regular on-site work at The Rigby required for content creation, event support, and marketing initiatives.
• Compensation: $12–14 per hour
• Expected Start Date: Flexible
• Duration: Semester-based with the opportunity to continue based on performance and business needs.