Field Activation Intern - Experiential Marketing

Company Description

Running with Sasquatch is more than just a clever marketing campaign. As a Jack Link’s team member, Running with Sasquatch means we roll up our buffalo plaid sleeves and do the hard work first. We don’t shy away from challenges. In fact, we push hard and take risks. True to our North Woods roots, we're a bunch of ordinary people who accomplish extraordinary things by driving results with innovation, creativity and a clear sense of urgency. Like our awesome protein products, we have an unwavering passion for quality, and you won’t find anything artificial here. What you see is what you get…authentic, humble and fun people who Run with Sasquatch!

Running with Sasquatch takes a team. We invite you to run with us, succeed with us, and celebrate with us. Most importantly, Feed Your Wild Side® with us on our journey to be the dominant global leader of branded protein snacks!

Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Still family-owned and operated with headquarters in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link’s also has a large corporate hub in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, and operates a total of 11 manufacturing and distribution facilities in four countries. Jack Link’s produces high-quality, great-tasting protein snacks that feed the wild sides of consumers around the world. Jack Link's Protein Snacks family of brands includes Jack Link's, LK, World Kitchens Jerky, Bifi and Peperami.

Job Description

The Field Activation Intern will be a key team member supporting the execution of strategic brand alliances, properties, and perpetuation of all Link Snacks, Inc. brands via partnership and experiential marketing in service of achieving key business objectives. This internship will primarily focus on two to three key projects focused on the key accountabilities of the team:  Strategic Partnerships and Experiential Marketing. Exposure to live marketing engagements and event production will be a key opportunity in bringing creative concepting to life via partnerships & experiences.

 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:

• Event Activation: Support planning and execution of event activation initiatives including, but not limited to, sponsored events, corporate/internal events, and product sampling activations.
  • Event Activation Coordination
    • Participate in project planning and progress tracking
    • Contribute to the preparation, delivery, set-up, and tear down of event assets and materials for team attended live events 
    • Collaborate & communicate with project stakeholders
    • Facilitate internal requests for event support
    • Post event reporting
  • Logistics & Warehouse Coordination
    • Maintain and organize event assets & infrastructure
    • Coordinate inbound & outbound shipments
    • Warehouse maintenance
• Partnerships & Sponsorships: Support of existing partner/sponsor obligations, as well as intake, evaluation, and response to new partnership inquiries.
  • Maintain annual activity calendar
  • Manage partnerships inbox and communications
  • Contribute to ideation and evaluation of partner/sponsor opportunities 

Qualifications

Qualifications

• 2 Years of College w/ a Major emphasis in Marketing        
• Previous marketing experience in the areas of strategic partnership and experiential marketing preferred but not required 

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, and ABILITIES:

• Creative thinker who is curious and engaged with trends and culturally relevant happenings
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must work effectively with all levels of management and employees
• Must demonstrate effective leadership, problem solving, presentation, and employee motivational skills.
• Genuine interest and passion for partnership and experiential marketing
• Detail orientation with strong project management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Additional Information

JACK LINK’S CORE VALUES:

Company values: Be Real, Speed Matters, Stewardship, Relationship Driven, Self-Discipline, and Show Awesome Character.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to be successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the Team Member is regularly req