Marketing and Special Events Internship

Marketing & Special Events Intern

We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic self-starter with exceptional interpersonal communication skills to work alongside our Director of Marketing and our Events Manager.  The Marketing and Events Department is responsible for all aspects of marketing and publicity—print, web, social media, and public relations—and Special Events Management for Hancock Shaker Village. Examples of Special Events include concerts, dinners, and weddings. During your internship, you will gain extensive experience with a wide range of tasks in a fast-paced museum environment. This internship is ideally suited for students in the following fields: marketing, social media marketing, events management, and hospitality. 

What you will do: For marketing, you will assist in the development of a seasonal email and social media editorial plan and calendar.  Partner to create weekly emails/newsletters and social media posts as well as reach out to local media outlets to promote key events throughout the season.  Follow-up with advertising partners to ensure all creative materials have been sent in the correct format and on schedule.    For special events, you will serve as the primary assistant to the Events Manager for pre-event planning, event set-up, trouble-shooting during events, and post-event clean-up and follow-up.

Qualifications: The Marketing and Special Events Intern must be exceptionally well-organized, have excellent communication skills in writing, in person, and on the phone; have demonstrated success in working in a fast-paced environment; be flexible and easy-going; be able to follow directions and also show initiative, as the situation requires; must be able to maintain composure and a sense of humor in high-pressure situations; enjoy multi-tasking (some of which includes sitting at a computer terminal and using spreadsheets); and must be able to lift at least 30 lbs. Prior experience working with the public is helpful but not required.  Experience with Instagram, Facebook, Constant Contact, WordPress, Canva and Excel is a plus.  

General Information

In 2024, this immersive, ten-week paid internship is part of a Hancock Shaker Village educational program that begins with orientation on Tuesday, June 4, and concludes on Friday, August 9.  Summer internships are full time (35-40 hours/week) and may include weekend shifts. Weekly schedules will be determined in advance of arrival by the interns and their supervisors.  On-site housing is provided (no meal plan).

Interns receive a stipend of $2,500, paid in weekly installments of $250. Interns are also offered on-site housing in the shared intern apartment in one of our historic buildings. Interns must provide their own meals and transportation. Because of the distance from shopping and other amenities, access to a car during the internship is highly recommended for a better experience but is not required. 

In addition to the duties of individual internships, all Hancock Shaker Village interns participate in weekly intern meetings to learn about the work of the Village and enjoy field trips to regional cultural and agricultural institutions. All interns will also assist with the summer fundraising gala on Saturday, August 3. 

How to Apply

Applicants should submit through Handshake OR send 1) a letter of interest (indicating the internship(s) for which you wish to be considered), 2) a resume, and 3) the names and contact information for two professional or academic references to Cindy Dickinson, Director of Education, Hancock Shaker Village, at cdickinson@hancockshakervillage.org.  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis but must be received no later than Friday, March 29, at 4 pm. 

Questions? Contact Cindy Dickinson at cdickinson@hancockshakervillage.org or at 413-443-0188 x213.