About the role#
The I Hotel and Illinois Conference Center is seeking a Marketing Intern to join our team. This part-time, paid position offers hands-on experience in promoting hospitality services, including hotel stays, conferences, weddings, and dining experiences. You will work alongside professionals in marketing, sales, and event management to build your portfolio and develop practical skills in a real-world setting.
What you'll do#
- Research target markets, consumer behavior, industry trends, and competitor activity.
- Present your findings and recommendations to the marketing and sales team.
- Create content for social media, email campaigns, digital advertisements, and promotional materials.
- Capture photography and video for use in marketing efforts.
- Manage social media platforms by scheduling content, monitoring engagement, and analyzing performance metrics.
- Support marketing campaigns and collaborate with the sales team to execute outreach initiatives.
- Participate in team meetings and brainstorming sessions.
- Represent the I Hotel and Illinois Conference Center at community events.
- Track campaign results to identify ways to improve reach and effectiveness.
What you'll need#
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in social media platforms and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Current enrollment in a Marketing, Communications, or Business Administration program.
Location & details#
- Location: Urbana, Illinois.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Flexible, part-time hours designed to work around academic commitments.
- Compensation: 18 to 20 dollars per hour.
About I Hotel and Illinois Conference Center
I Hotel and Illinois Conference Center operates as a hospitality property in Champaign, Illinois. The facility opened in 2008 and maintains AAA Four-Diamond standards. It includes more than 125 hotel rooms and 70,000 square feet of conference space. The company employs 45 people.
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