Marketing Intern

Company: Western Welding Academy
Location: Gillette
Posted on: March 6, 2026

Job Description:

Western Welding Academy is on a mission to build a better generation of blue-collar craftsmen. We are forging the next generation of skilled welders through an unwavering commitment to work ethic, accountability, and integrity. By focusing on student outcomes, we provide industry-leading education and hands-on training in a real-world environment, preparing our students to meet and exceed the demands of the welding industry. At Western Welding Academy, we believe wholeheartedly in our mission because we understand the fundamental role blue-collar tradespeople play in the fabric of America. This country was built on the backs of skilled workers—men and women who put in the hard labor that made our roads, bridges, buildings, and industries possible. Blue-collar men and women are the backbone of our economic system, vital to every sector from manufacturing to infrastructure. However, for too long, our nation has focused predominantly on white-collar jobs and the push to send every young person to college, leaving skilled trades underappreciated and underrepresented. Today, we are facing a monumental shift. A worldwide demographic collapse is causing industry and manufacturing to return to American soil, and yet, we lack the skilled labor force needed to meet the immense demand. Even before this shift, there was a substantial need for skilled tradespeople, but now, with global supply chains crumbling and reshoring becoming a necessity, the demand for welders and other skilled workers is skyrocketing. At Western Welding Academy, we see this as our mission, to equip the next generation with the skills they need to thrive, to build strong careers, and to restore the backbone of America's industrial strength. We are committed to filling this gap, one welder at a time, because we believe that the future of our country depends on the hands of those willing to build it. The applicant must be available to start within ten days of acceptance of the role. About the role The Marketing Intern supports day-to-day marketing initiatives across content, social media, and campaign execution. This intern will help amplify our mission, strengthen our brand presence, and drive engagement with prospective students, partners, and our community. What you'll do Assist with content creation for social media, email, web, and student success stories Support social media scheduling, publishing, and community engagement (comments/messages) Help capture and organize photos/video content (campus life, student projects, events) Draft and edit marketing copy (captions, short articles, landing page content, ads) Support campaign execution (launch checklists, asset coordination, link tracking) Contribute to basic reporting (engagement, leads, email performance) and insights Support event promotion (open houses, graduations, employer visits) What We’re Looking For Strong writing skills and an eye for clear, mission-aligned messaging Comfortable learning tools like Canva, Meta/Instagram, LinkedIn, and email platforms Organized, reliable, and able to manage multiple small projects Curious, coachable, and eager to build real-world marketing skills Nice to Have Basic video editing experience (CapCut, Premiere, etc.) Some familiarity with SEO fundamentals or website CMS platforms Basic understanding of analytics (social insights, email metrics) What You’ll Gain Hands-on marketing experience with real campaigns and measurable impact Portfolio-ready work (content, campaigns, storytelling projects) Mentorship and feedback from a mission-driven team Insight into workforce education and skilled trades marketing Qualifications At least 16 years old. Legally able to work in the US Paid Internship at $18/hour. Work hours will be a minimum of 20 hours/week and a maximum of 40/per week dependent on availability schedule. This internship is capped at 480 hours. PI28becc58a368-25448-39441947

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