Overview
The City of Emmetsburg is seeking a motivated and creative Summer Marketing & Events Intern to support community marketing initiatives and help execute summer events. This internship offers hands-on experience in digital marketing, tourism promotion, community engagement, and event planning while working collaboratively with both the City of Emmetsburg Community/Economic Development Department and the Emmetsburg Chamber of Commerce.
This position is ideal for a student interested in marketing, communications, tourism, event planning, public relations, or community development.
Hours: 20-30 hours per week with some weekends and evenings
Pay: Based on education level and experience
Duration: Mid-May through Mid-August (flexible start and end dates)
Key Responsibilities
Social Media & Content Creation
- Develop, draft, and schedule engaging social media content for City of Emmetsburg and Chamber platforms, supporting both short-term campaigns and long-term marketing efforts extending beyond the summer season
- Create social media content that promotes tourism, shop local, and dine local initiatives
- Produce short-form video and Reels highlighting events, attractions, local businesses, parks, recreation, and community life
- Develop engaging storytelling that showcases Emmetsburg as a great place to visit, live, work, and play
- Assist with the creation of blog posts, business highlights, and email newsletters
- Utilize the existing photo and video library while also capturing new photos and videos throughout the community
- Contribute creative ideas and new perspectives for promoting the community
- Help identify opportunities to highlight Emmetsburg’s unique assets, attractions, and events
Website
- Assist with updates to the City and Emmetsburg and Emmetsburg Chamber of Commerce websites
- Help maintain accurate and engaging online information for residents and visitors
- Assist in onboarding local businesses to Chamber website platform
Event Planning
- Assist with planning, marketing, and execution of community and shop local events throughout the summer
- Design digital and print promotional materials
- Provide on-site support including setup and teardown, volunteer recruitment and coordination, vendor coordination, photography/video, and promotion
- Participation in BestFest on August 8, 2026 is required
Preferred Skilled & Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a program related to Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Tourism, Event Planning, Journalism, or a related field
- Experience or familiarity with social media and video platforms (i.e. Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest)
- Basic photography and video skills
- Graphic design experience (Canva or similar, Adobe Creative Suite a bonus)
- Basic video editing skills
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with multiple organizations
- Organized, reliable, and willing to take initiative
- Must be comfortable attending community events and engaging with local businesses, residents and event attendees
- Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid Driver’s License
To Apply
Please send your completed application, resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the position and relevant experience to greichter@emmetsburg.com. Application review will begin April 1. Position open until filled. The City of Emmetsburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
