Mauna Loa Marketing Intern

Are you known for exceeding expectations? Do you embrace the Spirit of Hawai‘i? Then please keep reading because we’re looking for people like you at Hawaiian Host Group.

Who are we? Hawaiian Host Group (HHG) is a leading Hawai‘i-based consumer goods company with a portfolio of brands that includes Hawaiian Host, Mauna Loa, MacFarms, KOHO, and Kapua Orchards. Sold in over 23 countries, HHG produces a suite of products ranging from flavored macadamia nuts to artisan chocolates, and macadamia milk-based ice cream. Our dedicated team of Hosts of Hawai‘i is spread across our headquarters in Honolulu and offices in Hilo, Kona, Los Angeles, and Tokyo. HHG has 3 manufacturing plants in Hawai'i, as well as the state's largest single macadamia farm.   

We are an excited team of people that all have one vision in common: sharing the Spirit of Hawai‘i with the world. Expect camaraderie, product tastings, and other (virtual and in-person) events that make our culture unique. And more importantly, know that your work contributes to our purpose; to make the Islands’ future flourish. We do this through our Takitani foundation that grants scholarships to deserving local students, our solar farm on the Big Island, and other social & environmental initiatives.

That’s enough about us for now, we’d love to learn more about you. Read the job description below and let us know if you’re interested. We can’t wait to meet you!

POSITION SUMMARY:    

Mauna Loa, the Hawaiʻi-based leader of macadamia nuts, has continued to build out its mission of powering consumers to remake themselves and the world. As a company that’s been around for over 75 years, Mauna Loa has reinvented itself through purpose-led strategy, an award-winning visual identity overhaul that pays homage to its Hawaiʻi roots and disruptive innovation. 

The Mauna Loa Marketing Intern will support the Mauna Loa Marketing team in building brand presence for the largest macadamia brand in the United States. Responsibilities include assisting with strategic projects, shopper marketing initiatives, brand events, coordinating marketing materials and assisting with administrative marketing tasks. This role is based in Los Angeles, CA, with potential local travel for events. 

• Assist the Mauna Loa Marketing team with planning and executing marketing activations. 
• Support shopper marketing campaigns, including retailer marketing material coordination, kit shipping, and status reporting. 
• Coordinate event venues, suppliers, and liaise with vendors for brand activations. 
• Represent Mauna Loa at various events, handling setup and breakdown. 
• Manage inventory of marketing materials, assets, and promotional items. 
• Contribute to campaign asset creation using consumer insights. 
• Aid in budget management and organize shopper marketing plans across key retailers. 
• Exemplify adherence to company policies and procedures while consistently upholding high standards in all responsibilities. 
• Fulfill any additional duties or projects as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and a proactive approach to meeting organizational needs. 
• Attendance to certain events/tradeshows is required for this position. These events/tradeshows may require travel and may be outside of normal business day/hours. 
• Regular attendance is required for the position. 

• Must be a college student and currently enrolled at an accredited university, pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, PR (Public Relations), or Business. 
• Strong grasp of social media, digital culture, and the latest trends across major platforms. 
• Effective cross-functional collaborator with excellent communication and influence skills. 
• Demonstrated leadership in academic or professional projects. 
• Ability to thrive in an unstructured, results-oriented environment and make quick decisions. 
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a knack for giving and receiving constructive feedback. 
• Self-motivated and reliable, with a proactive approach to communication and progress updates. 
• Familiarity with consumer-packaged goods (CPG) is a plus. 
• Eye for design and basic graphic design knowledge. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint; experience with Canva and video-editing software is a major plus. 
• Flexibility to travel locally as required. 

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to sit; use finger dexterity; use vision and hearing; use eye-hand coordination; frequently required to stand; walk; occasionally required to pull less than 25 pounds; lift 25-50 pound; carry 25-50 pounds; stair climb; bend; forward reach; overhead reach; grasp handle; seldom required to push; squat; kneel; stoop; crouch; twist; side bend. 

• The position requires constant talking to co-workers; written communication to co-workers; talking on the telephone; responding to written or verbal requests of co-workers; training/giving verbal instructions; writing/composing written language; reading; frequently requires talking to customers; written communication to customers. 
• Talking to outside trade persons/vendors; written communication to outside trade persons/vendors; receiving verbal instructions; receiving written instructions; occasionally visit/work at different worksites. 

• Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions. 
• The noise level in the work environment is usually light. 

Hawaiian Host Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.