About the position
The Marketing and Events Internship at Bombardier Defense offers a unique opportunity for students currently enrolled in a university program related to business, marketing, hospitality, event management, or communications. This internship is designed to provide hands-on experience in the aviation industry, specifically within the defense sector. As an intern, you will be involved in various aspects of marketing and communications, working closely with a diverse team to support Bombardier's strategic initiatives. You will attend daily Defense Tiger Team DMMs (Daily Morning Meetings) remotely, summarizing activities and your role in upcoming tasks and assignments. This position requires you to manage the team's Asana projects, ensuring that content deadlines and taskers are met efficiently. In this role, you will liaise with a wide range of business units, including government relations, internal communications, public relations, events, brand marketing, finance, digital communication, customer experience, strategy, programs, sales, investor relations, and industry relations. You will act as the onsite representative for Bombardier Defense in Wichita, handling marketing, communications, public relations, government relations, and events. Additionally, you will assist the Bombardier Defense Marketing Advisor with various tasks related to the product portfolio and strategic marketing plans, including managing the approval of marketing assets with stakeholders. Your responsibilities will also include creating content for various marketing materials such as event graphics, invitations, banners, brochures, factsheets, and digital advertising campaigns. You will support the Defense Senior Intern by managing budget tracker entries, invoices, purchase orders, and travel claims. Furthermore, you will help coordinate the company profile on event portals and create event listings on the Bombardier Defense website. This internship is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-paced environment while contributing to meaningful projects within the defense industry.
Responsibilities
- Attend daily Defense Tiger Team DMMs (Daily Morning Meetings) remotely and summarize activity and role in upcoming taskers and assignments.
- Manage the team's Asana projects, including content deadlines and taskers.
- Liaise with a wide matrix of business units including government relations, internal communications, public relations, events, brand marketing, finance, digital communication, customer experience, strategy, programs, sales, investor relations, and industry relations.
- Act as onsite Wichita representative for Bombardier Defense consisting of marketing, communications, public relations, government relations, and events.
- Assist the Bombardier Defense Marketing Advisor with taskers related to Bombardier Defense product portfolio and strategic marketing plans.
- Manage the approval of marketing assets with Bombardier Defense stakeholders.
- Create content for various marketing materials, including event graphics, invitations, banners, brochures, factsheets, and digital advertising campaigns.
- Help manage budget tracker entries, invoices, purchase orders, and concur travel claims.
- Assist with management of giveaway, inventory, ordering, shipment, visits sponsorships, and customer visits.
- Help coordinate company profile on event portals and create event listings on the Bombardier Defense website.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a university program studying business, marketing, hospitality, event management, or communications.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder) due to US ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) Requirements.
- Interest or experience in marketing and communications related to the Defense industry.
- Ability to respect timelines and manage multiple projects while remaining calm in a fast-paced environment.
- Creativity, passion, and enthusiasm for all assignments.
- Eager to learn and develop professionally.
- Enjoys teamwork and wants to develop strong interpersonal relationships.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly wages
- Retirement savings plan
- Flexible and hybrid work policies when applicable
