Job Description

Events Marketing Intern – Kitty Hawk Kites (2026)

Join Kitty Hawk Kites, a leading employer on the Outer Banks for over 50 years, as an Events Marketing Intern for 2026! This dynamic internship offers a minimum 12-week immersive experience.

Job Summary

The Marketing Intern will play a key role in various aspects of our diverse marketing program, with opportunities to collaborate across different company departments.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Plan & Execute weekly Kids’ Days for their assigned area, under the guidance and supervision of the Events Coordinator.
• Innovate & Promote unique ideas to generate excitement for events and attract visitor participation.
• Assist with the weekly distribution of KHK marketing materials.
• Build & Maintain Relationships with other local businesses to foster partnerships.
• Undertake other projects as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Currently enrolled in a college program specializing in Marketing, Events Planning, or a related field.
• 0 – 2 years of related Marketing experience.

Preferred Experience:

• Customer service, communications, social media, or office experience.

Skills

• Strong Organizational Skills.
• Detail-Oriented.
• Comfortable with multitasking.
• Strong and current social media skills, with the ability to manage platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.
• Excellent Customer Service skills and a professional demeanor essential for making a positive first impression.
• Ability to build strong relationships with customers.
• A committed team player.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations with customers and clients.

Working Conditions

• Varied work environment: Mix of indoor and outdoor settings, depending on location.
• Moderate to noisy environment: Expect typical business office machinery, people talking, and background music.
• Potential for overtime and weekend work during the company’s in-season time period.
• May be required to drive a company vehicle to various locations.
• Availability to work holidays as needed.

Physical Requirements

This role involves a dynamic range of physical activities:

• Approximately 1/3 of the time involves physical activities such as climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• 1/3 to 2/3 of the time will be spent standing, walking, sitting, and reaching.
• Approximately 2/3 of the time involves fine motor skills (fingering, handling, feeling), along with talking and hearing.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 25 lbs.
• Required Vision: Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Other physical demands come from continuous computer work, cash register operation, sales floor activities, event coordination, and mail order tasks.

Kitty Hawk Kites, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Department: Kitty Hawk Kites

Position Type: Non-Management Internship