General
Osage Beach is the heart of Lake of the Ozarks. We fuel community growth by supporting local businesses, attracting new opportunities, and enhancing life for everyone who lives, works, and visits here. Through strategic Marketing and Economic Development, we tell the City’s story, drive business success, and position Osage Beach as a premier destination and a thriving, pro-business community.
The Marketing & Development Intern will support active City initiatives with real impact. This is not observational. Interns will contribute to projects that support residents, businesses, and long-term economic direction. This position is unpaid and designed for students seeking academic credit and hands-on experience in public sector marketing and economic development.
Supervision Received

The Marketing & Development Intern is responsible to and performs under the direct supervision of the Marketing & Development Director.

Supervision Exercised

Not Applicable

Key Areas of Involvement
The following examples are meant to be illustrative only and are not intended to be all-inclusive:

Marketing & Storytelling

Assist with social media content planning and execution
Support short-form video and digital storytelling
Contribute to website content updates and research
Help expand the Business Community Spotlight program
Help launch and grow the Heart of the Community citizen recognition series

Focus: putting faces to the work and strengthening how the City tells its story.

Economic Development Support

Research and support development of a City economic development portal
Assist with industry and market research tied to future economic direction
Support outreach materials that position Osage Beach as pro-business
Help communicate progress related to the Sports Feasibility Study and other strategic initiatives

Focus: strengthening the City’s growth platform and business positioning. What You’ll Gain

Direct exposure to City leadership and department heads
Experience working on active public-sector initiatives
Portfolio-quality writing, research, and digital content
Understanding of how marketing and economic development intersect in local government
Real-world application of classroom learning

Candidate Requirements

Undergraduate in Marketing, Communications, Business, Public Administration, or related field
Strong writing, interviewing, and research skills
Interest in civic engagement and community development
Be self-directed and comfortable working with guidance

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