Marketing Intern

Current, a Chicago-based water innovation hub, is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Marketing Intern to support the execution of Chicago Water Week (CWW), an annual series of over 30 water-focused events hosted across the Chicago region. This internship provides hands-on experience in marketing, communications, and event coordination, ideal for students or early-career professionals looking to gain real-world skills in a mission-driven organization focused on water innovation and stewardship.

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)
Duration: February 17 – May 16, 2025 (part-time, 20 hours/week, with potential to extend)
Compensation: $20 - $24 / hour depending on experience

Key Responsibilities

1. Digital Marketing Support:

• Schedule, and post content across social media platforms
• Assist with drafting and sending email campaigns to promote Chicago Water Week and partner events.
• Monitor and report on engagement metrics for social media and email campaigns.
• Assist in updating and maintaining the Chicago Water Week web page, including making edits to event details, partner information, and promotional content.

2. Content Creation & Partner Outreach:

• Create engaging social media content, including posts, captions, and visuals, tailored to promote Chicago Water Week events and initiatives.
• Collaborate on the creation of marketing materials, such as email templates, flyers, and social media graphics.
• Support outreach to partners and sponsors, including follow-up emails, tracking commitments, and coordinating materials.

3. Event Coordination:

• Assist with pre-event logistics, including compiling invite lists, managing materials, and organizing key deliverables.
• Provide on-the-ground support during Chicago Water Week, such as event setup, attendee check-ins, and live social media coverage.

4. General Administrative Tasks:

• Maintain organized marketing files, documents, and communication records.
• Track and update partner and sponsor commitments in internal databases.
• Help coordinate and streamline workflows for the team to ensure deadlines are met.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with social media platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter/X).
• Basic design skills, with familiarity in tools like Canva or Adobe Creative Suite (preferred).
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Actively enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in marketing, communications, public relations, or a related field.
• Professional or academic experience with social media, email marketing, or event marketing.
• Familiarity with software platforms such as Google Workspace (Drive, Slides), Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and virtual tools like Zoom and Slack.
• Interest or background in sustainability, environmental initiatives, or event planning.
• Availability to work remotely and in-person at Current's office (Impact House, 200 W Madison, Chicago, IL 60606).

Schedule

• Available to work 15–20 hours per week, with flexibility leading up to Chicago Water Week (May 4–10)

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience in marketing and event coordination for a large-scale, impactful initiative.
• Opportunities to build a portfolio of work in content creation, campaign management, and event logistics.
• Experience working with diverse partners and stakeholders in the sustainability and innovation space.
• Professional development in a collaborative, mission-driven work environment.