Marketing Intern
Company: Freedom First Credit Union
Location: Roanoke
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Looking for a summer internship that’s equal parts fun, hands?on
experience, and real?world marketing exposure? Join Freedom First
as the face of our beloved Scoop ice cream truck and gain valuable
skills in events, branding, and creative marketing. This temporary,
part?time internship is perfect for students who want to build
their résumé, work directly with a professional marketing team, and
make an impact in the community — all while serving up smiles (and
ice cream). Application Deadline: April 17 Role: This is a
temporary part-time internship position designed to provide support
to the Event Specialist as the primary driver of Scoop ice cream
truck while also being a brand ambassador of Freedom First. Time in
the office will be spent supporting and learning about the
Marketing Department through event and creative work. The
individual must have a general understanding of the mission of
Freedom First, be able to answer questions as necessary, and
smoothly carry out events as a company representative. Essential
Functions & Responsibilities: ( 50%) Responsible for working Scoop
events by thoroughly understanding each event's theme, purpose, and
audience while adhering to Scoop operational standards and
representing Freedom First professionally. Promote the Freedom
First brand by demonstrating knowledge of FFCU products and
services during Scoop interactions. ( 30%) Support the Marketing
Department with event work, creative work, and departmental
collaboration as needed ( 15%) Assist in managing the Scoop program
operations, including placing ice cream orders, maintaining
inventory, and coordinating communications with requestors.
Supports essential Scoop logistics and administrative needs to
ensure smooth service. ( 5%) Other duties as assigned. Performance
Measurements: Must comply with government and other regulations
affecting the credit union industry including, but not limited to,
OFAC and the Bank Secrecy Act. Meets or exceeds performance
expectations as described in Essential Functions and
Responsibilities. Please refer to Annual Performance Goal document
for remaining Performance Measurements. Knowledge and Skills:
Experience: Experience working with customer service is preferred.
Education: - Currently working on a degree in Marketing, Event
Management, or Business. - Current enrollment in an accredited
college or university is required. Driving & Safety Requirements:
Ability to safely operate and confidently handle large vehicles,
maintain a satisfactory driving record with a point balance between
positive 1 and 5, and meet the minimum age requirement of 21 for
insurance purposes. Interpersonal Skills: Work involves much
personal contact with others inside and/or outside the organization
for the purpose of first-level conflict resolution, building
relationships, and soliciting cooperation. Discussions involve a
higher degree of confidentiality and discretion, requiring
diplomacy and tact in communication. Other Skills: Eagerness to
learn, a can-do attitude, and an internal drive to excel in the
marketing world is desired. Effective relational, collaborative,
and communication skills adaptable for all levels of the
organization. Strong written and verbal communication skills
required. Must write clearly and informatively; edit work for
spelling and grammar; vary writing style to meet needs and
audience; present numerical data effectively. Excellent
organizational and editing skills; typing skills utilizing Word at
or above the 75 percentile in speed and 90th percentile in
accuracy. Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word and outlook skills level.
Technical writing and presentation skills must be strong. Skill and
ability to use and operate a keyboard (typewriter), computer,
calculator, fax machine, copier and telephone. Skill and ability to
read and understand financial statements, contracts, applications,
computer printouts, manuals and other related materials. Physical
Requirements: 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 job, the employee is regularly required to sit;
use hands to finger, handle controls; and talk or hear. The
employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and
arms; and stoop, or kneel. The employee must occasionally lift
and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by
this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Work
Environment: Work is performed outdoors, mainly at events and
indoors in an office environment with normal potential for exposure
to safety and health hazards. May periodically travel to other,
similar sites. The noise level in the work environment is usually
moderate. Work Hours: Up to 30 hours per week. Daily work hours
vary depending on event schedules (Monday through Friday, with the
occasional Saturday). Seasonal Summer Internship. This Job
Description is not a complete statement of all duties and
responsibilities comprising the position. Applications close April
17 — early submissions encouraged.
Keywords: Freedom First Credit Union, Blacksburg , Marketing Intern, PR / Public Relations , Roanoke, Virginia
