Weekend Office Assistant & Marketing Intern

Weekend Office Assistant & Marketing Intern (Seasonal, Part-Time)

Clinton, CT | Weekends Required + Flexible Weekday Hours

Harborside Marina is seeking a dependable, organized, and creative part-time team member for a hybrid role combining weekend office support with hands-on marketing experience supporting our seasonal waterfront restaurant.

This position is ideal for a college student or recent graduate interested in gaining real-world experience in social media marketing, event promotion, and business operations. The role offers meaningful ownership of marketing initiatives, including content creation, influencer collaborations, and seasonal promotions, providing valuable resume/portfolio-building experience. Internship credit may be available if applicable.

Responsibilities:

Weekend Marina Operations & Office Support (On-Site – Required)

• Assist with weekend quick-launch and marina customer coordination, helping ensure smooth launch and retrieval operations
• Greet customers, boaters, and guests and direct them to the appropriate departments
• Support the sales team with basic showroom hospitality and customer assistance
• Answer phones and relay messages during busy weekend hours
• Process payments and assist with light administrative tasks
• Help maintain a clean, welcoming front desk and office environment

Seasonal Restaurant Marketing Ownership (Remote + On-Site)

• Plan, schedule, and manage social media content across platforms
• Capture photo and video content throughout the season
• Coordinate influencer collaborations, giveaways, and promotions
• Plan and promote live music nights, specials, and seasonal events
• Maintain website updates including hours, menus, and event listings
• Develop and execute creative marketing ideas with a high level of independence

Schedule:

• Must be available most Saturdays and Sundays May- October (primary requirement)
• Opportunity for 1–2 flexible weekday shifts
• Limited remote work available for marketing tasks (especially Sundays)
• Seasonal role with potential for continued opportunities

Qualifications:

• Reliable, organized, and comfortable working independently
• Friendly, professional, and comfortable working in a fast-paced customer environment
• Interest in marketing, hospitality, communications, or business
• Familiarity with social media platforms; Canva or content creation experience is a plus
• Comfortable taking initiative and managing projects with guidance when needed

What Makes This Role Unique:

• Real ownership of seasonal marketing campaigns, influencer collaborations, and event promotions
• Hands-on experience in both marina operations and hospitality marketing
• Opportunity to build a professional marketing portfolio with measurable campaign results
• Flexible weekday scheduling and limited remote work opportunities
• Strong performers may receive a professional reference at the end of the season
• Internship credit available if applicable

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16.0 – 32.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• This position requires working most Saturdays and Sundays from May–September. Are you consistently available during those times?

Work Location: In person