Marketing Intern

About The Crossroads Economics Center

The Crossroads Economics Center (CEC) is a public-facing, applied economics center focused on community engagement, student experiential learning, and accessible economic education. We translate economic research into clear, real-world insights for students, community members, and policymakers, while providing Weber State students with hands-on experience applying economics beyond the classroom.

Position Overview

The CEC is seeking a Marketing Intern to support the Center's outreach, branding, and communication efforts. This role is ideal for a creative, organized student interested in marketing, communications, or design; especially within a mission-driven, community-focused environment. The intern will play a key role in building the Center's visibility across campus and in the broader Northern Utah community.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage social media presence
  • Develop and maintain consistent posting across platforms
  • Help grow audience engagement and visibility
• Event marketing and promotion
  • Market CEC events across campus using flyers, digital boards, email, and social media
  • Assist with distributing and posting materials in the Goddard School and across campus
• Content and design
  • Create Marketing Materials Including:
    • Newsletters
    • Event announcements and flyers
    • Reports and presentations
  • Ensure materials are clear, professional, and accessible to nontechnical audiences
• Brand coordination
  • Work with the Goddard School's Marketing Manager to:
    • Maintain brand consistency
    • Coordinate social media posting (if using shared accounts)
    • Assist with website updates and maintenance
• Event support
  • Assist with setup and takedown for CEC events
  • Provide on-site support during events as needed

Required Qualifications

• Current Weber State University student (preferred)
• Interest in marketing, communications, business, or related field
• Strong written communication skills
• Basic design experience (Canva, Adobe, or similar tools)
• Familiarity with social media platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.)
• Organized, reliable, and able to manage multiple small projects
• Ability to translate complex ideas into simple, engaging content

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in economics, public policy, or community engagement
• Experience with event promotion or campus organizations
• Basic familiarity with website editing (or willingness to learn)
• Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative or similar

Pay & Schedule

• Hourly Pay Rate: $15
• Hours per week: 10–15 hours per week (flexible scheduling)