Marketing Intern - Unpaid

Phoenix Systems is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated intern to assist with identifying, marketing, and selling surplus inventory through third-party e-commerce platforms such as Facebook Marketplace and others. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in inventory management, online sales, and digital marketing within the residential security industry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify, organize, and catalog surplus or "At-Risk" inventory within the warehouse.
• Photograph products and ensure high-quality visuals for e-commerce listings.
• Write accurate, engaging, and informative product descriptions for online listings.
• Create and manage listings on Facebook Marketplace and other approved e-commerce platforms.
• Respond to customer inquiries, manage negotiations, and coordinate shipping logistics.
• Track and report on inventory movement and sales performance.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to promote surplus inventory and optimize listing visibility.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Actively enrolled in High School, High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with online marketplaces (e.g., Facebook Marketplace, eBay, etc.).
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Interest in e-commerce, marketing, or inventory management is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office - Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Must be able to clear a background check and drug screening.

What’s in it for you:

• Hands-on experience in inventory control, digital marketing, and online sales.
• Exposure to the operational side of a technology-driven home security company.
• A practical understanding of how to move physical products in a digital marketplace.
• A letter of recommendation and potential future employment opportunities, depending on performance.

Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium weights, up to 75 pounds

Work Environment:

• Exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust.
• Warehouse setting