Marketing Internship - Mackinac Works
Marketing Internship with Mackinac Works on Mackinac Island
Marketing Internship with Mackinac Works – Mackinac Island Job Listing (Season 2026)
Company: Mackinac Works and Kinley Inc Marketing
Location: Mackinac Island, Michigan
Term: Summer 2026 (flexible start and end dates)
Job Type: Educational Internship (Part-Time, Seasonal)
Compensation: Unpaid, Potential for Paid Future Opportunities
Academic Credit: Academic credit available if approved by the intern’s college or university
Housing: Not provided; candidates must already have on-island housing or be able to commute
Job Overview
This internship is structured as a learning-centered, experiential education opportunity designed to provide students and early-career individuals with practical exposure to hospitality and tourism marketing in a real-world setting.
Interns will learn directly from experienced marketing professionals while observing and participating in content creation projects that support recruitment and brand storytelling on Mackinac Island. The internship emphasizes skill development, mentorship, portfolio building, and professional growth, rather than routine operational work.
This role is best suited for individuals who are already living and working on Mackinac Island and are seeking to supplement their primary employment with a meaningful educational experience in marketing. Scheduling is flexible and project-based to ensure the internship complements, rather than replaces, other work or academic commitments.
Learning Outcomes
Interns can expect to gain hands-on learning in:
Hospitality and tourism marketing fundamentals
Visual storytelling for social and digital platforms
Short-form video and photography best practices
Brand guidelines and content consistency
Professional communication and client interaction
How marketing supports seasonal recruitment and workforce development
Training, guidance, and feedback are provided throughout the internship, with responsibilities evolving based on the intern’s learning progress and interests.
Internship Activities
Assist with capturing photos and short-form video content around Mackinac Island
Participate in on-location content projects for hospitality and tourism clients
Learn how content is planned, organized, and prepared for marketing use
Upload and organize content as part of the learning process
Apply feedback and instruction related to branding and storytelling
Activities are designed to enhance learning and may vary depending on educational goals and skill development.
Eligibility & Requirements
Must already be employed in a separate position on Mackinac Island or live nearby and commute
Must already have housing secured (housing is not provided)
Available on a flexible, project-based basis
Comfortable using a smartphone to capture photos and videos (camera experience is a plus, but not required)
Dependable, communicative, and interested in learning professional marketing practice
Interest in marketing, social media, hospitality, tourism, or content creation
Academic Credit
Mackinac Works is happy to work with colleges and universities to support academic credit, internship documentation, learning objectives, and evaluations, as required by the student’s academic program.
About Mackinac Works
Mackinac Works is a seasonal recruitment and marketing platform built specifically for hospitality and tourism businesses on Mackinac Island.
Operating under the Kinley Inc umbrella, Mackinac Works is supported by hospitality marketing professionals who have been creating high-impact digital content since 2020. Our work blends recruitment with marketing by using storytelling, social media, and on-island insight to connect employers with seasonal workers who are genuinely excited about island life.
About Our Team
Mackinac Works is led by the team at Kinley Inc, a hospitality-focused marketing agency with experience supporting tourism-driven businesses since 2020.
Our team includes marketers and content creators with firsthand experience in seasonal hospitality markets, including Mackinac Island. We approach internships as educational partnerships, prioritizing mentorship, skill-building, and professional exposure. Interns work alongside experienced professionals, receive structured feedback, and gain insight into how marketing functions in real-world hospitality and tourism settings.
About Mackinac Island
Mackinac Island is a one-of-a-kind, car-free destination known for its historic charm, stunning lake views, and lively summer season. Working on the island isn’t just a job, it’s a life experience. Learn more about life on Mackinac Island on mackinacworks.com
Apply now to capture incredible moments, build meaningful connections, and become part of the Mackinac Island story!
Apply For This Job Below
Please fill out the form below as your official application for this position. Please be as detailed as possible in the “tell us about yourself” section. This is the main way employers weed through and narrow down candidates. By filling out this form, you agree to have your information shared with employers and to allow them to contact you directly.
If we believe you may be the right candidate for this position, we will contact you directly between February 1st and March 16, 2026.
