Marketing Promotions & Events Intern

Ellsworth, WI

At Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery, our team members are more than employees; you are like family and we want you to succeed. This culture has contributed to the longevity of our staff, whose careers at Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery span 10, 20 and even 50 years! Our Ellsworth, Wisconsin facility specializes solely in the production of our world-famous All Natural White Cheddar Cheese Curds, both natural and flavored, our All Natural Cheddar Cheese Curd Crumbles and sweet whey powder. 

Job Title: Marketing Promotions & Events Intern

Reports To: Marketing Manager

Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Anticipated projects/work to be completed:

• Help develop best practices for running on-site Ellsworth Sports Events, State Fairs, and Festivals
• Assist in signage and on-site set-up at Promotions and Events
• Assist in handing out product samples, company brochures, or coordinating promotions at Events
• Assist in Ellsworth Retail Store and Online Store analysis and process improvements 

Expected outcomes/key learnings:

• Events Best Practice Learning & Improvement Report-out
• Retail Store and Online Store Analysis and Process Improvement Report-out

 Required competencies and skills:

• Capable of supporting event setup, signage placement, and promotional logistics accurately and and efficiently. 
• Comfortable interacting with the public, representing the brand, and engaging with customers at live events.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in fast-paced, hand-on environments.
• Interest in reviewing retail and online store processes and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Foundational understanding of marketing principles, promotions, or customer engagement.
• Willingness to take on a variety of tasks and remain flexible in dynamic event and retail environments. 
• Trustworthy, reliable, and ability to partner.
• Enthusiastic and eager to take on new challenges.
• Strong skills using Microsoft Excel are required. 
• Proficient in other Microsoft Office programs. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pursuing degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Retail Management, E-Commerce or Digital Marketing

Schedule/Duration of Internship

• Summer: Mid-May through August, 40 hours per week

*Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization. F-1 visa holders with Optional Practical Training (OPT) who will require H-1B status, TNs, or current H-1B visa holders will not be considered. H1-B and green card sponsorship is not available for this position.

Join the always-growing family at Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery as we work with our cooperative of local farmers to create award-winning cheese! Committed to our Team, Craft & Community, Since 1910