SERV Summer Marketing Intern (College Credit)
Location: SERV (Overland Park) + some remote work
Dates: Summer (May–August; flexible based on school schedule)
Time Commitment: 40 hours/week
Compensation: Paid/College Credit

Reports to: Marketing Manager / Marketing Coordinator

Position Summary

SERV is seeking a motivated Summer Marketing Intern to support our on-site entertainment venue—pickleball, food & beverage, private events, watch parties, and community programming. You’ll help bring the SERV brand to life through content creation, social media, digital marketing, and event promotion. This internship is hands-on and fast-paced, with opportunities to create real marketing assets that go live.

If you love social media, storytelling, and being in the middle of the action, this is for you.

What You’ll Work On

You’ll support marketing initiatives across social, digital, and on-site promotions, including:

Social + Content Creation

• Capture photo/video content on-site (events, food, pickleball, crowds, behind-the-scenes)
• Create Instagram Stories/Reels/TikToks and draft captions aligned to SERV’s voice
• Help maintain a photo/content library for quick access and future promotions
• Assist with weekly content calendars and posting schedules

Event + Promotion Support

• Support promotion of public events (watch parties, tournaments, themed nights, seasonal activations)
• Help create and update one-sheets/flyers and basic promotional assets
• Assist with on-site signage plans (A-frames, QR codes, menu boards, callouts)

Digital + Brand Support

• Help review and update key venue information online (hours, offerings, event listings)
• Support email marketing drafts, simple landing page updates, and promo link organization
• Help monitor social messages/comments and flag items needing a manager response

Special Projects (based on interest)

• Partnership/corporate event promotion support
• Competitive research (what other venues are doing well)
• Customer feedback themes (Google reviews/social insights)

Skills You’ll Build

• Real-world content production in a live environment
• Project coordination and deadline-based execution
• Brand voice, promotional writing, and creative testing
• Event marketing and community engagement strategy

Qualifications

• Current student (preferred: Junior or Senior) in Marketing, Communications, Business, Journalism, or related field
• Comfortable being on camera and/or behind the camera capturing content
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Organized and able to manage multiple deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or Google Workspace
• Familiarity with Instagram/TikTok trends; Canva experience a plus
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation preferred
• Must be able to receive college credit for an unpaid internship

Schedule + Work Style

• Hybrid: mostly on-site at SERV with some remote admin work
• Must be available for some peak moments (late afternoons/evenings or weekends) for event content capture (scheduled in advance)

How Success Will Be Measured

• Consistent, high-quality content capture and organization
• Reliable execution of weekly tasks and timelines
• Strong attention to detail and brand consistency
• Positive collaboration with operations, events, and marketing team

To Apply

Send your resume and a short note about why you’re interested. If you have it, include a portfolio or links to social content you’ve created (Instagram/TikTok/Canva designs).