Events and Marketing Intern

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation seeks an Events and Marketing Intern in our Admin Department  to be based at the Philip Merrill Environmental Center located in Annapolis, MD.

THE CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION
Established over 50 years ago, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) is the nation’s leading conservation organization dedicated solely to restoring and protecting the Chesapeake Bay, our nation’s largest estuary. With 200,000 members, an annual operating budget of $26 million, and a $55 million endowment, CBF’s 190 full time staff work in offices in Annapolis and Easton, MD; Richmond and Virginia Beach, VA; Harrisburg, PA; Washington, DC; and in 15 field education program locations across the Bay watershed.
CBF's headquarters - the Philip Merrill Environmental Center – in Annapolis is the world’s first USGBC LEED platinum building. In 2014, CBF opened the Brock Environmental Center in Virginia Beach; the Brock Center is the tenth certified Living Building and one of the most energy efficient, environmentally smart buildings in the world.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

Administration
Administration’s mission is to significantly contribute to the improvement of the water quality of the Chesapeake Bay by providing a strong operations infrastructure for CBF staff. The mission is to develop and maintain procedures, systems, equipment, facilities, and property so that staff can work safely, efficiently, creatively, and productively to save the Bay

CONTEXT OF THE POSITION

The Marketing and Events Intern will have the opportunity to work in our award-winning sustainable headquarters building in our Venue Rental and Events program. The intern will work with the Wedding and Events Manager to design, plan, and implement a wedding expo to market the venue to potential clients. The intern will manage and create content for our social media and web pages. The intern will also research and implement marketing tactics for the venue.

The Venue Rental and Events program, which is part of the Administration Department at the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, is a revenue building program for the organization. CBF books large events and weddings from April – November and also rents conference room spaces for business meetings and retreats all year long.
 
The Administration department includes administration, information technology, risk management and safety, fleet and facilities, office operations and conference facility management.  Administration's mission is to contribute to the improvement of the water quality of the Chesapeake Bay by providing a strong operations infrastructure for CBF staff.  The mission is to develop and maintain procedures, systems, equipment, facilities, and property so that staff can work safely, efficiently, and creatively to Save the Bay.  All programs are to incorporate green practices.

Essential functions include:

1. Design and execute a wedding EXPO at CBF. This event will feature local wedding vendors and will promote the Chesapeake Bay Foundation to potential new clients. 
2. Monitor, engage and post on social media sites (Facebook, Instagram, Wedding Wire) and website for the CBF Merrill Center Events Program. Create content for social media sites and websites. 
3. Perform market research and complete a competition analysis to explore potential marketing opportunities.

PREFERRED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

CBF seeks an enthusiastic individual that can derive the most benefit from this valuable learning experience. Applicants should have an interest in marketing, event planning, non-profit organizations, and sustainable buildings. The individual should also have a general knowledge of and enthusiasm for CBF’s mission and work. Must have proficient Microsoft Office Skills. Graphic design skills and social media experience is a plus. This position is part-time; hours are flexible.

Salary Range: $16 an hour - part-time

To apply, please send resume and cover letter through job posting on CBF website no later than April 15, 2025.