Salary Range: $15.00 – $18.00 per hour
This salary is based on experience and qualifications, in alignment with the level of responsibility assigned.
Simantel is seeking an enthusiastic and qualified intern to work in-person with our Client Services team at our Peoria, Illinois office during Summer 2025. This internship provides a paid opportunity for students to gain practical experience in a marketing agency, network with Simantel professionals in their field of interest, develop and refine skills and build confidence in their abilities. If you’re looking for hands-on experience with a top-notch organization, Simantel is the perfect fit!
About Us
Simantel is a strategic marketing agency focused on working with our clients to solve business problems, all with an intention to build long-term relationships between brands and the people they serve. With over 150+ team members in 23 different states, Simantel is a one-of-a-kind creative + strategy partner, fully invested in bringing our 40+ years of experience to clients who share our values. Whether it’s solving a branding, customer experience or technology challenge, our employees seek to always deliver exactly what clients need and then deliver more. That’s why Simantel is The agency of and.™
Why Intern at Simantel?
- Opportunity to learn and grow in your field of interest
- Direct contact with leadership
- Mentorship with experienced Simantelite in your discipline
- Fun, fast-paced environment where it’s all about the people
- Potential to secure permanent position upon graduation
As a Client Services Intern, my objective is:
- Work closely with members of our Account Planning and Project Planning teams to assist in multiple aspects of the client services process
- Complete project-based tasks as assigned
- Learn about the client’s business and Simantel’s service line offerings to identify opportunities to enhance existing/new projects
- Assist in managing all aspects of workflow efficiency, resources assignment/scheduling and financial management of assigned accounts
- Assist in managing tasks, timelines and deliverables for multiple projects concurrently, with a focus on dependencies, deadlines and proactive planning
- Work with your assigned mentor to contribute to connectivity across the digital activation service lines (media, analytics, marketing automation and development) to ensure we are leveraging the best cross-channel experiences for our clients
- Work with the team members to effectively forecast client budgets; plan and estimate project scopes and create statements of work
- Meet with team members, as required, to ensure timely and accurate completion of assigned projects
- Eagerly share and exchange thoughts and ideas with others in a positive and supportive manner
- Attend and participate in client calls, meetings and workshops (as required by assigned accounts)
- Manage schedules to meet deadlines
The outcomes I need to produce for the agency are:
- Successfully complete assigned tasks and projects
- Become an active participant in meetings, sharing thoughts, ideas and suggestions
- Showcase effective communication skills, both verbal and written
- Demonstrate excellent attention to detail relating to budgets, proofreading, project schedules, etc.
- Provide solution-oriented ideas for in-the-work challenges
- Demonstrate an increased comprehension of, and appreciation for, marketing as a discipline, as well as the role of Client Services in the agency environment
To produce these outcomes, I need to:
- Be a team player
- Ask questions!
- Contribute ideas
- Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
- Have a proactive and entrepreneurial spirit
- Have a positive attitude
- Have a strong attention to detail
- Have a ‘student’s mindset’ for continual learning opportunities
The skills and abilities I require are:
- Pursuing a Marketing/Advertising major (or other relevant coursework)
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Integrity and reliability
- Ability to professionally handle confidential information
- Energy and passion for the marketing industry
- Proficiency in Microsoft products such as Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Must be a current college student that will be continuing school in the Fall of 2025
Schedule for the Summer Internship:
- Start Date: Wednesday 5/28/25
- End Date: Minimum of 9 weeks (7/30/25) with flexibility to be longer
- * Working schedule to be no more than 28/hours per week in-person at our Peoria, IL office Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays between 8am-4pm.
- *Times to be discussed with flexibility to work Mondays/Fridays as needed or desired.
Compensation:
- We are proud to offer this as a paid internship. Compensation per hour shall be a minimum of $15/hour, based on experience and internship role.
The application deadline to apply is February 28th, 2025.
Applications and submitted materials will be reviewed by an Internship Hiring Team and all those who apply will be contacted no later than 3/13/2025.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage anyone interested to apply and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.
Simantel is not currently hiring individuals for this position who require sponsorship under U.S. immigration laws to be lawfully employed.
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