Marketing Intern, Run

About the Role

KEEN is seeking a Marketing Intern - Run to join their Global Headquarters in Portland, Oregon. This is a 10-week, on-site internship program running from Monday, June 14th – Friday, August 20th, compensated at $22/hour. The intern will gain hands-on experience in the footwear industry, contributing to brand initiatives and awareness for the KEEN Run category.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with all necessary functions for impactful events across KEEN owned moments, sponsored trail races, and retailer-centered activations.
• Organize and execute premium seeding campaigns to identified key opinion leaders and taste makers ahead of tier 1 product launch moments.
• Develop tools and processes for best-in-class brand representation to fans in both owned and partner channels.
• Organize weekly run club activities out of the Portland Garage in partnership with a local run club.
• Build a scalable and repeatable playbook to support ongoing efforts in the community marketing space.
• Assist with Influencer marketing – selection, outreach, support.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university at the Junior, Senior, or Graduate level, or have recently graduated.
• Must be able to work 40 hours/week during the internship program (Monday–Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) and be available to work on-site 5 days/week.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Able to learn and adapt quickly to new software and tools.
• Strong organization, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Must have a people-first attitude and be comfortable engaging in large social situations.
• Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Plan no more than four total days of vacation during the internship.
• Able to perform the essential functions of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation, including using a computer for extended periods.

What We're Looking For

• Passion: Enthusiastic about the outdoor industry, sustainability, footwear trends, and innovation.
• Creatively Minded: Detail-oriented, enjoys bringing fresh ideas to life, and skilled in problem-solving.
• Strong Communicator: Ability to express oneself clearly and effectively, both in team collaboration and presentations.
• Proactive & Eager to Learn: Curious, takes initiative, asks questions, and dives into new challenges with enthusiasm.