Marketing, Communications & Events Intern

Kansas City, MO (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradInternship

Posted 4 hrs ago

Job Summary

Support MRA marketing, communications, and research efforts by helping plan campaigns, create content, maintain digital properties, assist with events, and conduct industry research.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing and executing marketing campaigns promoting MRA programs, events, membership benefits, and initiatives.
  • Create engaging content for social media platforms, email marketing campaigns, newsletters, and other communication channels.
  • Support the development of marketing materials, promotional graphics, and digital advertisements.
  • Assist with drafting articles, press releases, website copy, and other organizational communications.
  • Monitor marketing performance and help identify opportunities to improve audience engagement.
  • Assist with maintaining and updating MRA's website, including event listings, member resources, and organizational content.
  • Support ongoing website improvement projects focused on user experience, accessibility, and content organization.
  • Help develop and maintain digital resources, directories, and member-facing materials.
  • Conduct website reviews to identify outdated information, broken links, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Assist with basic search engine optimization (SEO) and digital content management.

Preferred

  • Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business Administration, Journalism, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Familiarity with social media platforms and digital marketing strategies.
  • Basic experience with graphic design tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Familiarity with website content management systems, email marketing platforms, or digital analytics is a plus.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and work both independently and collaboratively.
  • A willingness to learn new technologies, programs, and professional skills.
  • Previous internship or professional experience is not required. We value creativity, initiative, curiosity, and a willingness to learn.
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Missouri Restaurant Association

With origins tracing back to 1916, the Missouri Restaurant Association is dedicated to serving the needs of the foodservice and hospitality industry, enhancing and improving its growth and development, assisting and educating its members in operating more effectively, improving the political, economic, and social environment in which the industry conducts business, for the benefit of its members, patrons, employees, and the well-being of the community. Missouri Restaurant Association strives to promote the continuous improvement of the common good and the quality of life in the community through the pursuit of new business; the cultural, social, and economic education of our citizens; and by providing accurate and timely assistance to the business community.

Founded in 1916
Saint Louis, Missouri, USA
25 employees (2 in marketing)

Salaries

Marketing Communications median pay in the United States

$86K/yr

Most pay falls between $68K and $117K. Based on 912 salaries.

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
2 (8% of company)
Median Tenure
2.7 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
3.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
29%
Direct
29.2%
Referral
9.1%
Social
7.7%
Paid
7.8%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~25
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Marketing, Communications & Events Intern

Missouri Restaurant Association · Kansas City, MO · Hybrid