Marketing Intern

Job Title: Marketing Intern  

Division: Precision Pulley & Idler (PPI)

Location: Pella, IA  - Onsite

FLSA: Non-Exempt 

Job Status: Internship 

Travel Required: 0-10%  

Reports To: Culture Development Manager

Revision Date: August 19, 2026 

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Marketing Intern will support PPI’s Marketing Communications team by creating engaging visual content and digital assets that help tell the PPI story and support marketing initiatives. This role provides hands-on experience in graphic design, communications, and marketing through projects involving the website, social media, product launches, training, and print materials.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

More specifically, the Marketing intern will:

• Work with the Marketing team to research, develop, and design marketing projects.
• Create graphics and visual content for social media, the website, email, video, print materials, and other marketing channels.
• Help maintain and update catalogs, flyers, and other marketing materials.
• Support product launches, training initiatives, and customer-focused marketing projects.
• Gather product information, photos, and other materials to support marketing projects.
• Maintain PPI brand standards and visual consistency across marketing materials.
• Partner with subject matter experts and other teams to gather information and develop accurate, engaging content.
• Maintain a photographic library of products and product applications.
• Stay current with graphic design trends and digital design tools.
• Balance multiple projects and shifting priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Support special requests and promotional store administration as needed.
• Participate in additional training and perform other related duties as assigned.
• Communicate positively and professionally with supervisors, coworkers, and internal and external customers.

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Pursuing a degree in Marketing or related field. 
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred
• Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred
• Must have completed sophomore year towards a degree in media arts or related degree
• Proficient user of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator)
• Strong written communication skills
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks and problem solve
• Ability to work as a member of a team in a collaborative environment
• Self-motivated and eager learner, aptitude to grow and develop within the field
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status

EDUCATION – EXPERIENCE – COMPUTER SKILLS 

• Currently enrolled, and in good standing, in a post-secondary education and/or technical certificate program in a field related to the work done in the department
• Proficient user of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator)
• Basic knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office programs, including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Demonstrated leadership skills

TRAINING – CERTIFICATIONS – LICENSES 

• Continually participate in additional training

COMPETENCIES

To perform this position successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following work competencies:

• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; uses equipment properly
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves issues in a timely manner
• Communication Skills – Speaks clearly, listens and receives clarification, responds to questions
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction, and takes responsibility
• Quality Assurance - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
• Ethics/Professionalism - Treats people with respect; works ethically and with integrity
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures 
• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee:

• Must be able to frequently stoop/bend.
• Must be able to regularly use hands and arms.
• Must be able to regularly stand and walk. 
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision.
• Specific hearing abilities required for this job include the ability to hear equipment alarms and the ability to hear instructions from others.

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY

• The noise level in the work environment is usually QUIET.
• The employee is in an office setting
• Steel-toe safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection when in production environments.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee owner for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Precision, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective and current employee owners to discuss potential accommodations with Precision, Inc.