Retail Marketing Intern

We started Van Leeuwen Ice Cream in a yellow truck on the streets of NYC in 2008 with a mission to make good ice cream that makes you feel good.

Nowadays, people can spend so much time on what’s “healthy” they don’t stop to consider what’s healthy. As far as we’re concerned, happiness is healthiness. We strive to ensure every scoop, store and employee feels and creates one community to contribute to the overall brand.

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is hiring a Summer Intern to join our Marketing team based out of our Brooklyn office. This is a great opportunity for an individual to work closely with the team at Van Leeuwen Ice Cream as the company continues its growth.

The Retail Marketing Intern will support retail marketing initiatives across all of our scoop shop locations. This role will work closely with our Retail teams to execute campaigns, support new shop openings and enhance the in-store guest experience. 

This is an ideal opportunity for someone interested in brand marketing, experiential retail and is a fan of Ice Cream. 

This role will be based out of our Williamsburg, Brooklyn Office 3 days a week. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support execution of retail marketing campaigns and seasonal promotions / launches
• Assist with planning and coordination of new shop openings (NSOs), events, and local community activations
• Conduct market research to identify local partnership opportunities and community engagement ideas
• Help maintain marketing materials and ensure brand consistency across shop locations
• Assist with coordinating influencer visits and content capture in retail stores
• Manage contacts and assist with communications to retail complex marketing teams
• Track and report on marketing initiatives and campaign performance
• Provide general administrative support to the marketing team as needed

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Business Suite Applications 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Passion for food, hospitality, and brand storytelling
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
• Monday - Friday. Available to work in-office 3 days a week, plus additional days as needed
• Potential for nights and weekend events and occasional travel

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity. 

The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held.

Hourly Range$20—$20 USDHere at Van Leeuwen, Good Ice Cream Is For Everyone! As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to foster a welcoming, diverse  environment for every employee and customer. We pride ourselves on the creativity that goes into our ice cream and is built in our stores (by YOU) that help us meet our missions and values.