Marketing Intern - Special Events and Promotions at Elitch Gardens Theme Park

Quinte West, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jul, 26

Salary

19.5

Posted On

15 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Event planning, Promotions, Marketing, Social media management, Content creation, Guest service, Communication, Organization, Microsoft Office, Canva, Logistics coordination, Vendor management, Problem-solving, Team collaboration, Time management

Industry

Entertainment

Description

Marketing Intern - Special Events and Promotions REPORTS TO: Marketing & Sales Director and Marketing Manager DEPARTMENT: Marketing PAY RATE: $19.50 per hour ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS: April 24, 2026 ANTICIPATED FILL DATE: May 8, 2026 POSITION SUMMARY: All Marketing Interns will support the execution of marketing, sales and event initiatives within a live entertainment, theme & water park environment. While each role has a primary concentration, interns will also be expected to collaborate across teams and assist wherever needed. This internship provides hands-on experience in Marketing with an emphasis on event planning and promotions. Interns will support the development, coordination and execution of park events and activations, while gaining exposure to broader Marketing & Group Sales initiatives and park operations. SHARED RESPONSIBILITES: * Support the planning and execution of all marketing and sales initiatives * Provide on-site support for events, promotions and brand activations * Deliver excellent guest service via email, phone and in-person by responding to guest questions, comments and concerns * Maintain awareness of park offerings, ticket products, operating schedules and special events to ensure accurate guest-facing communication * Collaborate with cross-departmental teams including Operations, Revenue, Maintenance, Park Leadership and more * Maintain a clean, safe and professional work environment * Perform other duties as assigned SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: * Contribute to the planning, promotion and coordination of the park’s special events, festivals and activations * Collaborate with internal teams including Group Sales, Food & Beverage, Operations, Entertainment and Guest Services to align on event details and plans * Assist in developing planning documents, event briefs and communication memos * Support the promotion of events across social media, email and website channels, including coordinating content needs and messaging * Create and organize event materials and signage in advance, ensuring accuracy, brand consistency and readiness for event days * Help manage timelines, vendor coordination and day-of logistics * Assist with set-up, on-site support and tear-down of events and activations * Capture real-time content during events, including photo and video, for use across social media and future marketing campaigns * Compile post-event recaps, including feedback, performance insights and key takeaways to inform future planning PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Advertising or a related field of study; or be in the process of earning a bachelor's degree in a related area of study * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Familiar with Microsoft Office programs, major social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram and TikTok) and Canva or other basic design tools * Ability to work in fast-paced, guest-facing environments * Able to work independently and with a team * Must possess oral and written English skills and must be able to communicate with Guests and other Team Members effectively * May be required to work in various weather conditions * Available holidays and weekends * Available to work overtime and have flexible work hours * All job offers contingent on passing a criminal, drug, alcohol and social security background check BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: * Must be at least 18 years old * Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to coordinate across multiple teams * Ability to adapt, think on your feet and problem-solve in fast-paced, dynamic environments * Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities * Interest in event planning, hospitality, marketing or experiential activations PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Requires occasional standing, kneeling and bending. Must be able to sit up for up to eight hours a shift * Requires occasional walking, reaching above shoulder, pushing and pulling * Requires occasional lifts and carries up to 30 pounds and on occasion carry up to 100 pounds with the assistance of a two-wheel hand truck * Requires manual and bi-manual dexterity, fine and gross motor skills, eye/hand coordination, near vision, hearing, and speech * Possess normal or average corrected hearing. (Defined as 25 decibels or better in the frequency range of 500HZ-4000HZ considered normal speech frequency range) (If a corrective device is needed to achieve this range, it must be worn while on duty) BENEFITS: * Paid sick leave * Free entry to the park while off-duty * Free tickets for friends and family * Additional discounted tickets and season passes for friends and family * Employee exclusive events * Employee recognition program

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Responsibilities

The intern will support the planning, coordination, and execution of marketing initiatives, special events, and brand activations within a theme park setting. They will also collaborate with cross-departmental teams and provide on-site support to ensure successful event delivery and guest satisfaction.