Marketing Summer Student

Marketing Summer Student

Duration: May 1, 2025 – August 31, 2025

Are you ready to make your mark in the marketing world?

We're looking for a Marketing Summer Student who’s ready to dive into the exciting world of retail marketing and event planning. If you're a creative thinker with a knack for social media and a passion for community events, this is your chance to shine!

What You'll Bring:

• Organization Skills: You keep things on track and never miss a detail.
• Storytelling Pro: You know how to tell a story that grabs attention, especially on social media.
• Event Enthusiast: You love planning events and bringing the community together.
• Smooth Talker: Your communication skills are top-notch, and you're confident in front of a crowd.
• Team Player: You collaborate easily with people from different departments and backgrounds.
• Student Extraordinaire: You're working towards a degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• Tech-Savvy: You’re comfortable with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams).
• Relationship Builder: You’re great at connecting with stakeholders and keeping those relationships strong.

What You'll Do:

You'll work closely with Harvard’s Marketing team and Grasslands property team to supercharge our social media strategy and event calendar. Here's a taste of what you'll be up to:

Events & Programming:

• Lead the planning and delivery of our Summer Event Series at Grasslands, including everything from magic shows and live music to fitness classes and beyond.
• Manage event set-up, take-down, and all the little details in between to ensure each event runs smoothly.
• Coordinate with retailers, vendors, and performers to create unforgettable experiences for our community.
• Be the go-to person for anyone booking venues at the shopping centre, ensuring their experience is smooth and professional.
• Create post-event recaps that wow our ownership team.
• Follow booking procedures and manage resources to keep everything running like clockwork.

Social Media & Gift Cards:

• Chat with retail merchants, the shopping public, and community groups to keep everyone connected.
• Help create awesome content for our social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook).
• Work with local influencers to boost our brand presence.
• Assist in rolling out a shiny new gift card program and make sure all retailers are on board and ready to go.

Safety & Teamwork:

• Stick to our health, safety, and environment guidelines to keep everyone safe.
• Deliver an exceptional customer experience every time.
• Be a key player in our client, customer, and public relations programs.

Work Hours:

You’ll mainly work during regular business hours, but flexibility is key. We’ll need you to jump in during evenings and weekends for special events, especially around the holidays.

Ready to kickstart your marketing career and make a real impact? Join us and let’s create something amazing together!

Harvard is committed to providing challenging and rewarding employment opportunities. If you feel you are the person we are looking for in this position, please apply with your resume in confidence through the Careers tab at www.hillcompanies.com.