Marketing Intern

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

WBD is a leading non-profit Certified Development Company assisting small businesses in gaining access to capital in order to grow their businesses, provide job opportunities, and inspire their communities.  Since 1982, WBD has helped to fund over 2000 businesses in Wisconsin and produced projects in 69 of 72 Wisconsin counties. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Wisconsin Business Development Finance Corporation seeks a Marketing Intern reporting to the Marketing and Communication Specialist at our Madison office.  The internship will start immediately and is anticipated to run through the end of the summer. The intern will receive $11.00/hour. The schedule is flexible within normal business hours, part time during the school year and generally up to 40 hours per week during the summer. 

Responsibilities include:

• Assist current marketing staff on marketing campaigns including ad development and press releases
• Assist with interviewing, drafting and editing case studies/success stories.
• Increase the client’s media exposure/usage
• Assist with the development and preparation of promotional letters to various audiences.
• Assist with related activities such as event planning and conference and meeting registrations
• Provide general administrative support from time to time which could include front desk and phone support.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified individuals will be working towards a bachelor’s degree in business and/or marketing (Junior or Senior status is required), have excellent written and verbal skills, and be adept at using technology, particularly Microsoft Office applications.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

If you are interested in joining the WBD team, send your resume and cover letter to WBD, HR Dept., PO Box 2717, Madison, WI 53701 or email hr@wbd.org.