Marketing Internship Houston Zoo Summer 2019

Participate in an internship with the Marketing Department at the Houston Zoo! Apply your marketing skills to further the mission of a non-profit organization. This department supports the Zoo through brand awareness and events such as Zoobilee, Evening Chill, Zoo Boo, Feast with the Beasts, and Zoo Lights, depending on which semester the internship takes place. This is an unpaid opportunity that will allow students to gain hands-on experience with event planning and marketing promotion while developing important professional relationships. Interns will shadow the Marketing staff and be involved throughout the execution process including, but not limited to, contacting clients, preparing the event spaces, meeting vendors, managing event volunteers and completing closing functions. In addition, interns will gain an understanding of the pre-planning phase and other administrative functions.

Applicants interested in this position should be detail oriented, dependable, positive and exhibit excellent communication skills. The curriculum for this internship is designed to provide students the opportunity to learn the following:

• Coordinating logistics for Houston Zoo promotional and fundraising events, including conducting research, submitting all necessary paperwork, creating timelines, and communicating with HZI staff and outside parties to ensure successful events
• Developing and maintaining inventory of collateral materials/supplies
• Assisting with coordination and implementation of event sponsorship elements, ensuring sponsor satisfaction and assisting with sponsorship recap
• Participating in off-site promotional activations at events such as Texans Training Camp, Dynamo Games, Houston Children’s Festival, etc.
• Creating new booth activation games and activities to engage the public at events
• Procuring supplies and giveaway items
• Overseeing deliveries, setup, and execution of events

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND ENVIRONMENT:

This opportunity involves minimal physical exertion, except when assisting in the production of a special event or promotion. Walking, lifting and lots of time outside may be required on specific occasions, in all different weather conditions including heat, humidity, rain, cold, or dust. Due to the nature of this environment, interns will have heavy public contact requiring considerable interpersonal and negotiation skills, extensive interaction with the public, some donors, members and the press, plus many vendors and co-promotional partners.