Marketing Intern

OVERVIEWCottonwood Mill + Cabinet, Inc. is a growing high end custom cabinet + millwork company located in the Salt Lake Metro Area, providing services to the Mountain West States, Florida + Mexico. At Cottonwood, we take pride in crafting high-quality, custom woodwork + cabinetry that enhances the beauty and functionality of homes. As a leading provider in the industry, we are dedicated to excellence in craftsmanship, innovation + customer satisfaction.

We are currently seeking a passionate individual to join our team who shares our commitment to delivering exceptional products + service. If you have a passion for multimedia design, an eye for detail + a desire to work in a collaborative environment where your skills are valued, we invite you to explore our available positions to become a part of the Cottonwood family.

As the Marketing Intern, you will assist in executing marketing strategies, supporting content creation efforts, maintaining social media platforms, and gathering analytics to help build our brand and connect with our audience. You will work closely with other departments to support a range of initiatives that align with Cottonwood’s mission and goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Capture photography + videography content that showcases our products, processes + brand story.
• Edit photos + videos to produce polished, professional content for various social media platforms.
• Write compelling short-form and/or SEO copy for our website, social media posts, ads + other marketing materials.
• Manage + maintain social media channels, including our websites, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn + others.
• Plan + schedule content, ensuring consistency in brand voice + messaging, while improving our content scores.
• Interact with followers, respond to comments, messages + foster a positive online community.
• Identify opportunities for engagement + collaborate with influencers or partners to expand reach.
• Track + analyze social media performance metrics to measure the effectiveness of campaigns.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, platform updates + best practices to ensure our social media presence remains innovative and effective.
• Support internal communication efforts including flyers, email campaigns + event promotions.
• Help coordinate marketing materials for trade shows, client meetings + community events.
• Support company culture initiatives by helping plan + promote internal events, celebrations + team-building activities.
• Create basic graphic design assets using tools like Canva or Adobe to support marketing + branding efforts.

REQUIREMENTS

• Actively pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Digital Media, or a related field.
• Strong interest in branding, digital marketing + multimedia content creation.
• Familiarity with major social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn).
• Basic knowledge of graphic design tools (e.g. Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) is a plus.
• Excellent written + verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, dependable + able to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn + contribute in a team-oriented environment.
• Self-starter with a positive attitude + creative mindset.
• Ability to take direction + work collaboratively with a variety of team members.
• Prior experience in a marketing role (class projects, freelance, or internship) is a plus.
• Ability to work independently + as part of a team.
• Knowledge or passion for woodworking, cabinetry, or the home building industry is a plus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS + ATTITUDES

• Technical skills: Technical skills are essential for this role to be able to create + curate detailed content. The Marketing Intern must have knowledge of the platforms + software that they will use to complete a project.
• Communication skills: Communication skills are fundamental for this role to effectively communicate + collaborate with other departments + external partners. Ability to adapt communication style to different audiences + platforms. They need strong written + verbal communication skills for creating + delivering presentations, reports, social media strategies + content.
• Attention to detail: The Marketing Intern needs sharp attention to detail to ensure rigorous quality control in visual + written content to maintain brand standards. This attention to detail enables them to be meticulous in editing + proofreading skills to guarantee accuracy + consistency in brand messaging + calls to action.
• Problem-solving skills: This position will use strong analytic skills to proactively identify + resolve issues or challenges in social media campaigns. They need the flexibility to adjust plans + strategies in response to changing circumstances or feedback.
• Mechanical aptitude: As a Marketing Intern, you will need the ability to troubleshoot + resolve technical issues with equipment + editing software. You need to have the ability to learn + adapt to new technologies.

Job Type: Internship

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person