Monument Marathon Summer Internship

Work as a part-time summer Intern to support the Monument Marathon, a major tourism event, for Scotts Bluff County in the panhandle of Nebraska. Work up to 20 hours per week between May 18, 2026, and August 7, 2026 (these dates are flexible).

About the event: A signature tourism event in Scotts Bluff County in the panhandle of Nebraska. In its 15th year, the race has full and half marathons as well as a 5K. The full and half marathon courses are USATF sanctioned, Boston-qualifying races drawing runners from around the country and world. 65-75% of participants are new to the event each year, making marketing vitally important to the ongoing success of the event. Proceeds support students at Western Nebraska Community College, having raised over $717,000 to date.

Location: Scotts Bluff County has 50,000 residents, the largest populated area in the panhandle of Nebraska. 400 miles west of Lincoln, Nebraska, and 200 miles north of Denver, Colorado. 150 miles from Laramie, Wyoming, and Fort Collins, Colorado. The county is home to beautiful landscapes, outdoor activities, and multiple summer events.

Hours: Minimum of 200 internship hours, worked over 10-12 weeks between May 18 and August 7.

Benefits:

Hands-on experience with event planning and execution.

Opportunity to build a professional network and enhance your resume.

Mentorship from experienced event professionals.

Potential academic credit, if applicable through your institution.

Housing option on campus at WNCC.

• Track event progress using well-established project management system.
• Set up marketing ad campaigns in Meta and third-party applications.
• Complete website updates using Wix.
• Import and export contacts to use in marketing and email.
• Create email campaigns.
• Coordinate with vendors for orders, invoices, proofs, and receiving product.
• Meet with community members and businesses to gather donated items.
• Assist with Radio and TV interviews to promote the event.
• Use Canva to create ads for digital and print marketing.
• Assist in the development of the annual Incident Action Plan with event safety personnel.
• Review event day supplies for staging, procurement needs, and purchasing.
• Adhere to event budget.
• Work with sponsors to make sure their needs are met regarding complimentary registration and tickets, expo booth space, banners, etc.
• Ask local businesses for small product donations (swag for runner bags).
• Opportunity to assist with small level fundraising, if desired (not required).
• Opportunity to be present and assist with grant application presentations, if desired (not required).
• Assist with volunteer recruitment and assignments using Microsoft volunteer database.
• Other Monument Marathon support as needed.

Education: Current college student majoring in Event Management, Marketing, Tourism & Hospitality, Public Relations, Non-Profit Management, Information Technology, or similar field. Rising junior or senior, preferred.

Experience: Ad campaign set up, email and social media marketing, website editing, event registration, Microsoft Office suite (including Microsoft Access), must be organized, have good attention to detail, and excellent time management skills.

Alternate Sitting or Standing at Will - The ability to alternate between sitting and standing is present when a worker has the flexibility to choose between sitting or standing as needed when this need cannot be accommodated by scheduled breaks and/or lunch period.

Lifting or Carrying - Lifting is raising or lowering an object from one level to another. Lifting can include an upward pulling motion. Carrying is to transport an object – usually by holding it in the hands or arms, or wearing it on the body.

Pushing or Pulling - Pushing is exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the origin of the force. Pulling is exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the origin of the force. Pushing or pulling may involve use of hands or arms and/or feet or legs done with one side of the body or both sides.

Keyboarding - Entering text or data into a computer or other machine by means of a traditional keyboard. Traditional Keyboard refers to a panel of keys used as the primary input device on a computer, typographic machine or 10-Key numeric keypad.