GROWMARK Marketing Intern - Heritage FS - Bourbonnais, IL

SALARY: $19/hr

BENEFITS: We are dedicated to supporting the long-term financial well-being of our employees and encourage our interns to start planning for retirement early by offering them the opportunity to participate in our 401(k) plan.   

The FS brand represents a standard of excellence for agricultural and energy-related products. It's the people who represent the FS brand that set it apart. As local cooperatives, FS Companies believe it is their responsibility to ensure that our earth, our communities, and businesses perform together, sustainably. FS Companies are committed to ensuring the continued profitability for the company, their owners, and their customers, while enacting to help the environment and greater good.

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

Serves as a Marketing Intern, gaining hands-on experience in campaign development, digital platforms, and customer engagement. This role provides exposure to the full marketing cycle — from research and strategy to execution and analysis — while building skills in utilizing technology, communication tools, and CRM systems to maximize marketing effectiveness.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Conduct marketing research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and competitive insights.
• Work with GROWMARK on the campaign management process, assisting in planning, execution, and evaluation of marketing initiatives.
• Develop, plan, and administer marketing strategies and projects by collaborating with customers, vendors, and industry contacts.
• Customize and produce advertising and sales support materials, including direct mailers, literature, presentations, program introductions, and other materials.
• Develop and maintain marketing collateral and websites to ensure consistency with brand standards.
• Leverage marketing technology platforms to improve communication, track activity, and enhance customer relationships.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be pursuing a marketing, agriculture, or related degree at a 4-year university with the status of at least a second semester junior or first semester senior in good academic standing at time the internship begins.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently.
• Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making, and skill development.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and have the ability to travel independently and overnight as needed.
• Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK’s policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.