2026 Summer Internship - Marketing

Chattanooga Zoo•Chattanooga, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chattanooga Zoo Marketing Internship program will provide foundational knowledge and skills needed to enter the Marketing field. This experience-based opportunity gives interns hands-on skills assisting staff with the daily tasks associated with planning, research, campaigning, events, and administration . Th is is a paid position that also offers college credit based on your college or institution's requirements. For a complete list of roles and responsibilities , please see Full Job Description below.

Requirements

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
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
R eference letter of a NON-family member on official company or school letterhead with a date and a signature
Light: Exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force to constantly move objects. This position requires sitting or standing for long periods of time, but also may require movement across Zoo grounds
This position requires constant movement across zoo grounds for the majority of the workday and is routinely exposed to external elements which include heat/cold, wet/humid & dry/arid weather conditions.
Application and all documents must be submitted via ApplicantPro by March 2, 2026
Submit a completed application which includes all of the following:
Upload resume AND cover letter which includes your area of interest
Upload transcript of college coursework confirming 30 or more college hours with a 2.5 GPA or above
Upload reference letter of a NON-family member on official company or school letterhead with a date and a signature. Reference letters which do not follow this requirement will NOT be accepted.
!!! Please, submit ALL required documents in the RESUME SECTION - Submitted Documents BEFORE you submit your application !!!

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