Marketing and Graphic Design Internship-Fall 2024

Internship Dates: To Be Announced

Job Description

Position Summary

Member of the ZooTampa Marketing Department responsible for providing assistance to the Digital Marketing, Brand, and Communications teams.

Essential Functions (including but not limited to):

• Resize files and create new designs from existing templates or references using Adobe Suite software.
• Assist with digital content management on screens in the park, the website, and the mobile app.
• Assist with the creation of in-park print signage as needed.
• Help Digital Marketing team with file management and organization.
• Assist with the capture of content which may include taking photos, editing video, and writing copy.
• Attend partnership activations and public outreach events with a member of the Marketing team.
• Assist the Events Productions team with in-park consumer, private, and social events as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Junior or senior in graphic design or similar background with an interest in marketing, communications, and public relations.
• Intermediate or higher understanding of the Adobe Creative Cloud products (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and be able to adapt well and quickly to various other computer programs and technologies.
• Creative with the ability to think outside the box.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Must be a self-starter and able to work independently.
• Ability to work 2 days a week with occasional availability on the weekends.
• An interest and understanding of video editing is a plus.
  
  
  

Other Requirements:

• Conducts all activities in alignment with AZA standards and guidelines, all relevant laws and regulations, safety standards, and standards that ensure animal welfare.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions typical to west central Florida (i.e., heat, rain, or cold).
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be willing and able to work varied and long shifts including holidays and weekends.
• Must be able to work in a variety of physical positions, including sitting, bending, standing, and walking.
  
  
  

Additional Requirements:

If an internship offer is made, it is contingent on:

• Candidates seeking academic credit must have arrangements agreed upon between the Zoo and their school before beginning the internship.
• All offers are contingent on the successful completion of a criminal background screening and execution of a required hold harmless/liability release agreement.
• Candidate will be responsible for the cost of the background check (typically $25 but certain jurisdictions may have additional fees).
• Interns must have personal health insurance coverage for illness or injury (as volunteers and interns are not covered by the Zoo workers’ compensation program).
  
  
  

Benefits:

Internships are unpaid and are designed to meet academic requirements, as applicable, and provide valuable real-world experience for participants. Successful completion of an internship may also yield letters of recommendation, a portfolio of their work when applicable and important networking contacts.

Who is eligible?

• Applicant must be a Junior or Senior level students in Communications, Public Relations, Business or Marketing . Applicants must submit an Internship Application, cover letter, resume and Design Portfolio in order to be considered for a position.
  
  
  

Please Note: Interns must make their own accommodation and transportation arrangements. This is an unpaid internship.