Summer Marketing & Events Intern

Burr Ridge, IL (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradPart time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive event marketing by planning and executing summer community activities for Accel Entertainment.

  • Lead planning and execution of summer golf outings and community events
  • Must-have: currently pursuing a related degree
  • Standout: travel up to 60% seasonally with a company vehicle

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Support the Marketing Team in planning and executing summer golf outings and community events
  • Assist with setup and breakdown of branded materials, signage, tents, tables, and giveaways
  • Represent Accel Entertainment professionally at sponsored and community events
  • Engage with attendees to promote brand awareness and AE Player Rewards initiatives
  • Help track and manage marketing inventory and promotional materials
  • Capture photos and videos for social media and internal marketing use
  • Assist with post-event recaps, reporting, and follow-up communications
  • Travel to event locations throughout Illinois using company-provided vehicle
  • Provide administrative and organizational support to the Marketing Team as needed

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Hospitality, or related field
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail
  • Comfortable working in outdoor environments during summer months
  • Willingness to travel approximately 60% during season (ground travel by company-provided vehicle)
  • 21 years or older with a valid driver’s license required
  • Ability to lift and transport event materials (up to 40 lbs)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with social media platforms preferred

Benefits

  • Voluntary full-time employment benefits include medical, dental, and vision; life, AD&D, critical illness, and hospital insurance; short and long-term disability; identity/legal protection; as well as access to FSA and HSA accounts.
  • Full and part-time employees are eligible to contribute to traditional and/or Roth 401(k) plans.
  • Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers counseling for a multitude of topics including mental health, finances, adult care, disability, and grief.
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Accel Entertainment

Accel Entertainment is an industry leader in the distributed gaming market and has been a preferred partner for location owners nationwide since 2012. Our business consists of the installation, maintenance and operation of gaming machines, redemption terminals, and classic amusement devices to bars, restaurants, retail establishments, convenience stores, truck stops, and fraternal organizations across the country. Our goal is to work hand-in-hand with local establishment owners and form meaningful, lasting relationships that will help grow their business and their revenue through our unmatched customer support and industry expertise.

Founded in 2009
Lemont, Illinois, USA
424 employees (26 in marketing)