Chattanooga Zoo · 1 day ago
2026 Summer Internship - Marketing
Chattanooga,TN,US
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerChattanooga Zoo is offering a Marketing Internship for the summer of 2026, providing interns with foundational knowledge and skills in the marketing field. Interns will assist staff with various tasks including social media content creation, email marketing, drafting press releases, and event preparation.
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Responsibilities
Monitor daily media and reports
Assist the Marketing Team with social media content for Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, and Threads
Assist with email marketing in terms of copy, design and distribution for members, the public and other specialized groups like teachers
Assist in drafting press releases
Write blog content, website copy and web design
Working to understand and co-evaluate advertising and other paid marketing opportunities
Assist with social media reports as necessary
Assist with ChattaZOOga magazine content as necessary
Assist with exhibit signage design and production
Preparation for off-site events
Photography as necessary
Organizing marketing office, closet and other materials
Participate in group training sessions
Qualification
Required
Minimum 18 years of age
Currently enrolled in a college or university or have graduated within the past 12 months
Completed at least 30 college credits with a 2.5 GPA or above
Available to work 24 hours per week (336 total hours)
Available Monday, Wednesday, Friday for 14 weeks, your choice of session. First session 5/11/2026 - 8/16/2026 or second session 5/18/2026 - 8/23/2026
Ability to read, speak and write English in order to successfully complete essential job functions
Willing and able to work outdoors in all types of weather
Passion for working with animals and serious about learning
Successfully complete a background check, drug screen, and TB skin test
Submission of a completed application on ApplicantPro which includes all of the following: Transcript of college coursework confirming 30 or more college hours with a 2.5 GPA or above, Resume and cover letter which includes your area of interest, Reference letter of a NON-family member on official company or school letterhead with a date and a signature
Preferred
Knowledge of marketing strategies, including continuing education of new marketing tactics and tools
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to translate complex research into common language
Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software
Aptitude with various social media platforms as well as the data tracking tools associated with them
Ability to quickly learn and process information
Organization and time management skills
Experience with shooting and editing video
Company
Chattanooga Zoo
The mission of the Chattanooga Zoo is to engage and inspire our community to better understand and preserve wildlife by creating meaningful connections between people and animals.
Founded in 1937
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase