About the role#
The I Hotel and Illinois Conference Center is hiring a Marketing Intern to assist with promoting our hospitality, dining, and event services. This is a paid, part-time position that offers flexible scheduling to accommodate your academic commitments. You will work directly with our marketing and sales teams to build your professional portfolio and gain experience in the hospitality industry.
What you'll do#
- Research target markets, consumer behavior, industry trends, and competitor activity.
- Present your research findings and recommendations to the marketing and sales team.
- Create content for social media, email campaigns, digital advertisements, and promotional materials.
- Manage social media platforms by scheduling posts, monitoring engagement, and analyzing performance metrics.
- Support marketing campaigns for hotel stays, conferences, meetings, weddings, and dining.
- Collaborate with the sales team to plan, execute, and evaluate outreach initiatives.
- Participate in team meetings and brainstorming sessions.
- Support community outreach and represent the hotel at events.
- Track campaign results to identify opportunities for improvement.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a degree program related to Marketing, Business Administration, or Communications.
- 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.
Location & details#
- Location: Urbana, Illinois.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time.
- Compensation: 18 to 20 USD per hour.
- Benefits: Paid time off, 401(k), employee discount, health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance.
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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