Marketing Intern

*INTERNSHIP IS FOR SUMMER 2026 BASED IN OUR PORTSMOUTH, NH OFFICE*

Description

Sprague is passionate about delivering diverse products and programs that warm, power and move the world. We keep homes warm through Northeastern winters and hospitals cool through summer. We help small businesses focus on serving their communities, and our renewable fuels keep our country's infrastructure running. From importing wind energy components to deploying leading-edge solar technology to help power terminal facilities, we are committed to continually evolving to meet our customers' changing energy needs.

Our Culture

Sprague values innovation, safety, integrity, and people. We know that our people are what set us apart from our competition, and we work hard to make sure each employee across our 20+ locations know how important they are to our organization. We recently surveyed our employees to ask them their favorite part of the job. Unanimously, they answered, "The people I work with." You are part of a team and a family at Sprague, and everyone works together to ensure both the success of the company and of the individual.

Do you like to get involved where you work? Is giving back important to you? Sprague has a range of committees to support varying initiatives (Sustainability, Charitable, Scholarship, FunForce, Innovation etc.). Sprague is a place that cares about its employees, its community, and about creating a place where people want to come to work every day.

About the position:

Are you a dynamic and creative individual eager to gain hands-on marketing experience? Our summer Marketing Internship offers you the chance to work closely with our marketing team, where you'll play a pivotal role in crafting and distributing marketing materials, supporting internal and external initiatives, and acquiring invaluable project management skills. This exciting role will encompass various tasks, including project management, ordering promotional materials, content creation, graphic design using Canva templates, and web content management. You will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment that offers both in-office and remote work opportunities

This is a hybrid position and will require time in the office and working independently remotely.

Major Duties / Responsibilities:

• Campaign Support: Assist in the execution of marketing campaigns across email, web, and social channels. Help build audience lists, schedule sends, and track performance.
• Content Creation: Draft and design marketing materials including emails, blog posts, landing pages, and social media content. Collaborate on visuals using Canva and Salesforce Account Engagement.
• Digital Advertising: Learn to support the management of campaigns on Google Ads, Meta, and LinkedIn-helping with keyword research, ad copywriting, and performance reporting.
• SEO and Blog Management: Conduct keyword research, optimize existing web pages and blogs for SEO, and contribute new ideas for content that supports campaign goals.
• Analytics and Reporting: Gather data and insights from analytics dashboards (Google Analytics, social platforms, etc.) to help evaluate campaign effectiveness.
• Creative Collaboration: Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute ideas to strengthen campaign messaging, visuals, and audience engagement.
• Team Support: Provide general marketing assistance to the Growth Marketing Manager and wider marketing team as needed, demonstrating initiative and attention to detail in all tasks.

Education / Experience / Skill Requirements:

• Strong Communicator: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a keen attention to tone, clarity, and accuracy.
• Critical Thinker: Ability to approach challenges creatively and analytically; enjoys problem-solving and finding new ways to improve outcomes.
• Self-Driven Learner: Motivated to take initiative, ask questions, and learn new platforms and tools.
• Education: Currently enrolled in a degree program related to Marketing, Business, Communications, Journalism, English, Philosophy or a related field.
• Tech Savvy: Comfortable with Microsoft Office Suite and eager to learn marketing tools such as Google Ads, LinkedIn Campaign Manager, Salesforce, ChatGPT, and Canva.
• Collaborative and Reliable: Works well both independently and as part of a team, with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Creative Mindset: Interest in design, branding, analytics and/or storytelling.

Who we are:

Sprague takes a collaborative, customer-centric approach to providing best-in-class energy products and related services throughout the Northeast. Founded in 1870, we pride ourselves on offering customers the expert solutions and high-quality service that help their businesses thrive in any market landscape.

Sprague is an EEO/AA employer. We strongly encourage minorities, females, Vets and individuals with disabilities to apply.

As a federal contractor we adhere to OFCCP employment regulations. Click here for OFCCP compliance information