Magnolia Thread - Social Media Marketing

INTERNSHIP:  Social Media Marketing Intern
Magnolia Thread is recruiting candidates for the role of social media marketing intern. As an intern, you will offer support on the creation of new marketing campaigns to promote the company and its products to the public. In this position you will receive firsthand knowledge and experiece of working with a start up retail fashion online boutique. From this experience you will gain industry knowledge and insight, experience in social media marketing, brand management, website development, and other promotional strategies.

GENERAL:
Magnolia Thread is a contemporary online boutique that is local to the San Marcos, TX area. We provide an array of fashion apparel and accessories for women. Our products are timeless yet trendy collections by season. We are consistently updating our product assortment to meet the needs of the ever-changing and fast paced fashion industry.  Our mission is to empower all women to look and feel their best in their everyday lives. We are dedicated to providing good quality, on trend merchandise, with top notch customer service and shopping experience. 

COMPENSATION: 
This is a part-time unpaid internship position. Hours will be flexible with approximately 15 hours per week. 

APPLICATIONS:
Please submit a current resume and cover letter via email to: 
erica@magnolia-thread.com


POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Location: San Marcos, TX 
Position: Social Marketing Intern
Reports To: Owner 

POSITION SUMMARY:
The social media marketing intern is responsible for developing and implementing marketing strategies, primarily through social media platforms, and regularly testing their effectiveness throughout the internship period. Also, the intern will assist in planning and executing trunk shows, photo shoots, trade shows, and other promotional events. The intern will be involved in creating new marketing campaigns, will develop a SWAT analysis of the company, and maintain social media networks. When necessary, handling email communication in a friendly, positive,and professional manner. 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
•    Handle email communication with vendor and clients regarding orders and special events. 
•    Assist in marketing campaign development, brand management, vendor and client relations, and customer service.
•    Assist in search engine optimization.
•    Create daily social media and manage campaign conceptualization on social media networks.
•    Draft client communications, content for blogs, website, social posts, and newsletters.
•    Assist in logistis such as filling orders, photoshoots, tradeshows, trunk shows, and other promotional events.
•    Understand customer needs and communicate to owners.
•    Perform other tasks as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be enrolled in a marketing program at a college or university.
Must have relevant marketing courseowork and or experience. 
Interest in the fashion industry is preferred but not required.