Marketing Intern

Company/Organization
Hagyard Equine Medical Institute

Position Type
Internship (Part-Time, Temporary)

Category
Marketing / Communications / Equine Industry

Location
Lexington, Kentucky

Additional Details

• Internship runs from July through December (6 months)

• Expected commitment of approximately 20–40 hours per week

• Some weekend work required to support events and marketing initiatives

• Ideal for students interested in marketing careers within the equine or healthcare industries.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Assist with planning, coordinating, and executing marketing events

• Support event setup, teardown, on-site coverage, and attendee engagement

• Assist with sponsorships and partnerships for clinic and sponsored events

• Help coordinate veterinary coverage for equestrian competitions

• Support contract execution and partnership logistics

• Shadow veterinarians and attend horse shows, sales, and clinic activities to gather content

• Assist with creating content for social media, digital marketing, and print materials

• Monitor and report on social media and marketing analytics

• Provide campus tours and assist visitors with questions

• Attend marketing meetings and support administrative tasks as needed

• Work closely with the Marketing Manager on a variety of marketing initiatives

Qualifications & Requirements

• Current student with a strong foundation in marketing, business, or a related field

• Previous professional or personal experience with horses preferred

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to communicate professionally in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) required

• Experience with Canva preferred

• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite preferred

• Video editing and content creation experience preferred

What kind of on-the-job training or educational opportunities might be provided while employed in the position?

• Hands-on experience in equine healthcare marketing

• Event planning and management experience

• Exposure to sponsorship and partnership development

• Opportunities to shadow veterinarians and observe equine medical procedures

• Experience creating digital and print marketing content

• Social media strategy and analytics training

• Networking opportunities with equine industry professionals

• Direct mentorship from the Marketing Manager

How and where to apply
Contact Kyla Walsh at humanresources@hagyard.com for application information.