Research Quest Marketing Intern

Are you passionate about education, science, and digital communications? We are seeking a Marketing Intern to join our team and help expand the national reach of Research Quest. This internship offers a unique opportunity to apply your skills in a real\-world setting, gain valuable experience in digital marketing, and contribute to a project that has a meaningful impact on middle school science education. Key Responsibilities: Email Marketing: Assist in refining and implementing automated email campaigns aimed at boosting engagement with teachers and middle school students nationwide. Creative Collaboration: Work alongside the Research Quest Digital Engagement Team to develop innovative strategies that elevate Research Quest’s visibility and impact. What You’ll Gain: Hands\-on experience in digital marketing and communications within a prestigious museum setting Insight into the education sector and the opportunity to contribute to a project that influences science education nationwide Mentorship from experienced professionals in education and digital marketing Expertise working with enterprise\-level marketing tools. Data\-Driven Marketing Experience: Learn practical skills in campaign analytics, A/B testing insights, and translating performance metrics into strategic improvements. Process: Intern will work remotely, supervised by and collaborating directly with the Research Quest Digital Engagement Team Team meetings held regularly via Zoom Working times are flexible Qualifications: Graduate student or Junior/Senior Undergraduate studying communications and marketing is preferred Detail oriented, with strong time management, prioritization skills, and project management Self\-motivated and eager to develop new skills A high level of flexibility, persistence, and dependability Comfort working remotely Commitment: This is an immediate placement with an expected start date of late August/early September and concludes in December 2026\. Intern will work remotely up to 10 hours per week, under the supervision of the Research Quest Digital Engagement Team. About NHMU: The Natural History Museum of Utah is a vibrant center of scientific exploration and education. Our mission is to illuminate the natural world and the place of humans within it. One of our flagship initiatives, Research Quest, is transforming science education with a series of free, online investigations designed to engage students in dynamic virtual museum activities. Responsibilities Position Responsibilities will Include: Developing proficiency in the general use of SharpSpring, Constant Contact’s Enterprise Solution Strategically developing automatic email campaigns – both triggered and calendar\-balanced – to drive traffic back to Research Quest and increase user activity Designing emails for the email campaigns Building automation workflows, including logic paths for each campaign Reading and analyzing reports on campaigns Documenting workflows, insights, and results Minimum Qualifications EQUIVALENCYSTATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree \= 4 years of directly related work experience). Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels: Marketing Communication Specialist, I: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) \+ 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree. Preferences Ideal Candidate Profile: Experience: Previous internships or relevant projects are advantageous but not required. Education: Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field. Skills: Strong written communication and data analysis skills Comfort learning new software Ability to conceptualize and track complex systems Attributes: Proactive, enthusiastic, and eager to learn Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively Strong collaboration and adaptability in a team environment Special Instructions Summary Commitment: This is an immediate placement with an expected start date of late August/early September and concludes in December 2026\. Intern will work remotely up to 10 hours per week, under the supervision of the Research Quest Digital Engagement Team. Additional Information The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801\) 581\-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post\-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801\) 366\-7770 or (800\) 695\-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801\) 581\-7447 if you have questions regarding the post\-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. 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Posting Specific Questions ------------------------------ Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (\). \ What is your highest level of completed education? + None + High School Diploma or Equivalent + Associate Degree + Bachelor's Degree + Master's Degree + Doctorate Degree \ How many years of related work experience do you have? + Less than 2 years + 2 years or more, but less than 4 years + 4 years or more, but less than 6 years + 6 years or more, but less than 8 years + 8 years or more, but less than 10 years + 10 years or more, but less than 12 years + 12 years or more, but less than 14 years + 14 years or more Applicant Documents ----------------------- Required Documents Resume Cover Letter * List of References Optional Documents Open Date 08/04/2026 Requisition Number PRN17308N Job Title Marketing Communication Specialists Working Title Research Quest Marketing Intern Career Progression Track P00 Track Level P1 \- Entry Level Pro FLSA Code Professional Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Type Non Benefited Staff / Student Temporary? Yes Standard Hours per Week 10 Full Time or Part Time? Part Time Shift Variable Work Schedule Summary Intern will work remotely, supervised by and collaborating directly with the Research Quest Digital. Engagement Team Team meetings held regularly via Zoom during business hours. Independent working times are flexible. Is this a work study job? No VP Area Academic Affairs Department 00018 \- Utah Museum of Natl Hist Oper Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range 15\.00 Close Date 08/24/2026 Priority Review Date (Note \- Posting may close at any time)