Partnerships & Experiential Marketing Intern

Partnerships & Experiential Marketing Intern

• Intern
• Sub-Department : Experiential & Partnerships
• Department : Marketing
• Site Location : Minneapolis

Running with Sasquatch is more than just a clever marketing campaign. As a Jack Link’s team member, Running with Sasquatch means we roll up our buffalo plaid sleeves and do the hard work first.

We don’t shy away from challenges. In fact, we push hard and take risks. True to our North Woods roots, we're a bunch of ordinary people who accomplish extraordinary things by driving results with innovation, creativity and a clear sense of urgency.

Like our awesome protein products, we have an unwavering passion for quality, and you won’t find anything artificial here.

What you see is what you get authentic, humble and fun people who Run with Sasquatch!

Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Still family-owned and operated with headquarters in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link’s also has a large corporate hub in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, and operates a total of 11 manufacturing and distribution facilities in four countries.

Jack Link’s produces high-quality, great-tasting protein snacks that feed the wild sides of consumers around the world. Jack Link's Protein Snacks family of brands includes Jack Link's, LK, World Kitchens Jerky, Bifi and Peperami.

The Marketing Intern Partnerships & Experiential will be a key team member supporting the execution of strategic brand alliances, properties, and perpetuation of all Link Snacks, Inc.

brands via partnership and experiential marketing in service of achieving key business objectives. This internship will primarily focus on two to three key projects focused on the key accountabilities of the team : Strategic Partnerships and Experiential Marketing.

Exposure to live marketing engagements and event production will be a key opportunity in bringing creative concepting to life via partnerships & experiences.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partnership Coordination and Ideation : Support strategic partnerships portfolio as well as ideate on new opportunities that achieve brand objectives
• Maintain annual activity calendar
• Participate in weekly agency / team updates
• Develop pipeline of ideas for assigned project / brief
• Experiential Planning and Activation : Participation in the planning and execution of assigned events. For example, coordination of annual Invitational Golf Event for Jack Link’s partners / vendors / suppliers
• Manage registrations
• Research and manage non-consumable items
• Coordinate vendor services
• Serve as liaison to golf property for event planning
• Assemble leadership update materials as project progresses
• Internal Communication : Assist team in highlighting partner and experiential activity for internal stakeholder consumption
• Weekly beat reporting
• Data collection and cataloguing for future team use
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• 2 Years of College w / a Major emphasis in Marketing
• Previous marketing experience in the areas of strategic partnership and experiential marketing preferred but not required

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, and ABILITIES :

• Creative thinker who is curious and engaged with trends and culturally relevant happenings
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must work effectively with all levels of management and employees
• Must demonstrate effective leadership, problem solving, presentation, and employee motivational skills.
• Genuine interest and passion for partnership and experiential marketing
• Detail orientation with strong project management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER :

Increase your chances of an interview by reading the following overview of this role before making an application.

Jack Link’s provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law.

E-VERIFY :

Jack Link’s is participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.

For information about the E-Verify program, please visit : http : / / www.uscis.gov / e-verify / employees

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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