Job Title: Marketing Intern

Reports to: Marketing Manager

Department: Marketing

Location: 808 Timberlake Road,  Fairmont, MN 56031

Updated: March 2025

Position Summary: Combines  various Marketing and Inside Sales responsibilities through the  support of selling of all Kahler Automation products  and services.  Works closely with the Marketing Manager on  projects by using multiple marketing vehicles. Explores  opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Exhibit and promote the following values:

• Curiosity Attitude: An employee who is curious is motivated to take time to question and explore new things to find answers that will ensure the best outcomes for the organization.
• Focus on Quality: An employee who values quality has integrity and produces results that meet high standards set by the organization
• Passion for Service: An employee who is service-oriented displays a positive behavior and responds to customers using good business practices to meet their needs and expectations
• Dedicated Spirit: A dedicated employee is one who takes ownership for their role and the whole organization to ensure that goals are achieved.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Support team members in completing daily tasks and projects and provide administrative support, including scheduling meetings, organizing files, and preparing reports.
• Collaborate with the Marketing and Sales teams to assist in creating and executing campaigns and advertising plans.
• Conduct research on industry trends, competitors, and customer needs to support team decision-making. 
• Gather and compile data to help evaluate the effectiveness of current projects or campaigns.
• Support the creation and editing of marketing materials, social media posts, blog content, and promotional materials.
• Assist in updating websites, digital content, and product listings. 
• Take the initiative in learning new skills related to the industry and role. 
• Participate in training sessions, workshops, and team meetings to enhance knowledge of Kahler products and gain hands-on experience.
• This Job description is not comprehensive, and all employees must be flexible and willing to perform other duties as assigned by their supervisor. 

 Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual must demonstrate the following:

• DEPENDABILITY AND RELIABILITY: Performs all duties and assignments whether or not supervision is present.
• COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Expresses ideas, information, and instruction in a positive and effective manner.
• TEAMWORK and COOPERATION: Works cooperatively with coworkers and supervisor. Acts as an effective team member with other employees through cooperation.
• JUDGMENT: Makes reasonable and appropriate decisions.
• ADAPTABILITY: Readily and effectively adjusts to changing ideas and activities.
• ROLE MODELING: Acts as a good role model for other employees.
• CREATIVITY: Shows imagination and innovation in solving problems.
• ATTENDANCE: Reliably reports for work as scheduled, works OT when requested.
• SAFETY: Follows all safety rules and works in a safe manner.
• PRODUCTIVITY: Produces an acceptable amount of work, of sufficient quality in an appropriate amount of time.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Education/Experience: Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing or equivalent from four-year college or 3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred. 

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office software that includes PowerPoint, Word and Excel along with Adobe Creative Cloud tools that include inDesign, Acrobat and Premiere Pro. 

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. 

Math Ability: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. 

Language Ability: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to effectively and clearly write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees in the organization.  

Certificates and Licenses: N/A

Travel: Travel is not a regular part of this position. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities. 

Work Environment and Physical Demands: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

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.