Digital Marketing Internship

Description

URM Stores, Inc. is looking for a Digital Marketing Internship. This internship is designed for individuals eager to develop their skills in the accounting field while contributing to our organization's success. If you are ready to take the next step in your career journey, we encourage you to apply!

This internship will be a 3 to 6-month program that could lead to a permanent position, but this is not guaranteed. 

Pay & Schedule:

This is a paid internship ($16.66/hour) and perfect for a current student studying Marketing, or related field.  We can be flexible around your school schedule as long as you can be available anytime between the following window: Monday-Friday 7:30 am - 4:30 pm.

Education:

Currently enrolled or recently graduated from a college or university program, in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, Digital Media, or a related field is required.

Desired skills & Experience:

• Strong interest in digital marketing and a desire to learn about current trends and strategies within the grocery/retail industry.
• Strong understanding of digital initiatives including Search Engine Optimization and Search Engine Marketing is required.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms, content creation, and campaign management tools is required.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, track campaign performance, and optimize strategies based on insights.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with Google Analytics or similar tools is an advantage.
• Previous internship/experience or coursework/projects related to marketing, advertising, or customer engagement is a plus but not required.

What you will be doing:

• Conduct market research to identify trends, competitive analysis, and opportunities to enhance campaign effectiveness.
• Work closely with the design and content teams to brainstorm and execute creative ideas for marketing initiatives.
• Assist in developing and implementing multi-channel marketing campaigns, including email, web, digital coupons, and social      media platforms.
• Create, schedule, and manage engaging content for social media channels, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines.
• Analyze digital performance insights to understand technology trends and consumer shopping behaviors that will inform URM’s digital roadmap
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to discussions to improve customer engagement.

What you will learn:

• Exposure to key marketing tools and software used in digital campaigns.
• An understanding of how to analyze and optimize a variety of marketing efforts to increase customer engagement.
• Gain a fundamental understanding of key marketing principles, including segmentation, branding, and the marketing mix.
• Develop practical skills in various areas of marketing, such as content creation, social media management, email marketing, and digital advertising.
• Conduct market research effectively to identify potential customers and market trends.

TO APPLY:  

Application should include resume, cover letter, education (degrees obtained or seeking & relevant coursework), other internships or work experience in Digital Marketing. Include two educational letters of recommendation from a professor in your area of study or professional job references. Your cover letter should include your available start date/schedule; your anticipated graduation date and post-grad plans (as applies), your current GPA (as applies), your interest in this industry or URM Stores Inc specifically, and the skills you bring as a best fit for this position. Lastly, applicant must be within the geographical area or able to relocate on their own to the location. URM Stores Inc will not aid with relocation.

Company Bio

We are proud to be a part of the number one food distributor in the Inland Northwest. Since 1921 URM has been a retailer-owned business. URM’s core business is the purchasing, warehousing, and delivery of merchandise inventory to its Member-Owners. The shareholders of URM are all retail grocers who provide groceries to their local communities. URM operates on a cooperative basis, which means that all its net earnings on business done with or for its member-owners through its Patronage Departments are allocated and paid to its Member-Owners in the form of patronage dividends. Over the years, sales volume has grown to over $1 billion and employment to over 2,900 employees at URM and its subsidiaries—Rosauers Supermarkets and Peirone Produce.

Company Mission

While adding value to the communities we serve with transparency and integrity, our mission is to provide best-in-class service levels, on-time delivery, quality products, broad selection, competitive cost of goods, and superior services that enable our Member-Owner customers to effectively compete in their markets and grow their businesses.