Intern - Marketing

Thompson Hospitality Corporation10 months ago
Reston, VA, United States
On-site
Internship
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

Explore your potential with Thompson Hospitality’s College Internship Program. Thompson Hospitality is excited to announce our 2026 Summer Internship Program, offering students an opportunity to obtain valuable work experience in the Hospitality Sector. This is a paid professional development opportunity that places interns in a department aligned with their career interests and field of study.

Duration: Seasonal during the summer months (May 18th – August 14th) with 35–40 hours per week in office. Specific work schedules are determined by the department based on internship assignments and course requirements. Internships are non-exempt positions.

Compensation: Undergraduate Students earn $18.00 per hour. Summer interns will not work more than forty (40) hours in an administrative work week.

Key Responsibilities

Program Overview: Interns will engage in projects linked to their academic fields. For marketing students, this includes:

  • Social Media
  • Content Calendars
  • Influencer Brands
  • SEO Plan
  • Email Strategies

Required Qualifications

  • Current Student or Recent Graduate: Must be enrolled in a program of study or a recent graduate (within 12 months) from an accredited institution, with transcripts required.
  • Cover Letter: Applicants must submit an essay (in Microsoft Word, maximum one page) expressing their interest in the program and what they hope to gain from the experience.
  • Background Check: Must successfully pass a background check and drug screen.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, punctuality with reliable transportation, a strong work ethic, and the ability to maintain confidentiality when required.

Benefits & Perks

  • Hands on Experience
  • Mentorship
  • Final project presentation to our CEO, Warren Thompson
  • Competitive Benefits: Refer to our website for more details (https://www.thompsonhospitality.com/)

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Required Skills

Social Media Management
Content Calendar Development
SEO Planning
Influencer Marketing
Interpersonal Communication
Email Strategy