Marketing Intern
- Location: Hybrid | Yakima, WA
- Schedule: 15-20 hours per week
- Duration: 3 – 6 months, with potential to extend
- Start Date: First Week of March
- Compensation: Paid Internship (hourly)
- Reports To: Marketing Manager, Business Development Manager
Internship Overview
FirstFruits is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Marketing Intern to support our marketing team, with the opportunity to grow into an in-person full-time role. This is a hands-on, paid internship with a flexible schedule designed for a student eager to gain real-world marketing experience in the agriculture industry, contribute meaningfully to active projects, and grow alongside a collaborative team.
The intern will assist with day-to-day marketing tasks and ongoing projects, helping ensure continuity and momentum across key programs.
This position is a paid, temporary internship with potential to convert to a full-time in-person position.
Key Responsibilities
Marketing Support & Execution
- Assist with day-to-day marketing tasks to support ongoing initiatives
- Help coordinate timelines, assets, and deliverables across marketing projects
- Support content creation, organization, and updates for internal and external use
Sample List of Ongoing Projects/Initiatives
- Trade Shows
- Trade Advertising and PR
- Packaging Updates
- Campaign Development & Execution
- Retail Marketing Support
- Budget Management
- Brand Management
- Internal Marketing Communications
Creative Assistance
- Assist with basic design, editing, or content updates using provided tools
Skills & Qualifications
Required
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects
- Comfortable working both independently and with a team
- Proactive, reliable and eager to learn
- Coursework or experience in marketing, communications
Preferred
- Proficient in graphic design tools
- Interest in agriculture, food
About FirstFruits
FirstFruits is a multi-regional fresh produce grower, packer, and shipper focused on delivering premium fruit to customers across North America. With operations spanning Washington and Michigan, we specialize in apples, cherries, and pears, combining regional expertise with a shared commitment to quality, reliability, and innovation.
We work closely with our retail, wholesale, and foodservice partners to provide consistent supply, diverse varieties, and thoughtful marketing support throughout the year.