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Job Description
PROGRAM SUMMARY At Columbia Sportswear,
we offer:
college students an
opportunity:
to join our team and help solve real business problems during our 10‑week summer internship at our Headquarters in Carlsbad, California. Interns gain hands‑on
experience:
within their assigned department while building partnerships with teams and fellow interns. Location: prAna Headquarters in Carlsbad, CA Duration: ~10 weeks Start Date: June 2026 Application Deadline: Friday, March 13th Pay Rate: 24.00/hour
ABOUT:
THE POSITION prAna is more than apparel—it’s an invitation to live the
experience:
Every piece we create is a balance of style and functionality, crafted with care for both people and planet. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of transparency and accountability, so you can feel confident in
what you:
wear and why you wear it. Because for us, movement is more than motion. It’s how we connect, explore, and keep becoming—breath by breath, stride by stride. The Marketing Intern will support key initiatives across the Marketing department, gaining hands-on
experience:
in brand marketing, digital marketing, and campaign execution. This role is designed to provide meaningful project work, professional development, and exposure to cross-functional partners. The intern will complete a capstone project to be presented at the end of the program. HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE Support the execution of marketing campaigns and seasonal initiatives Gather, organize, and analyze market research and consumer insights Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including Creative, eComm, and Social Contribute ideas and assist in developing content for prAna social channels Participate in weekly team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and project updates Assist with assembling PR seeding boxes for product launches Support administrative needs such as asset organization, calendar updates, sample coordination, and event support Complete an intern project that advances team goals and present your work at the end of the program YOU ARE A collaborative team player who enjoys working across departments Creative, curious, and enthusiastic
about:
sharing new ideas Organized and detail‑oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks Comfortable taking on new challenges and learning through hands‑on
experience:
Confident participating in meetings, brainstorming sessions, and group discussions YOU HAVE A strong interest in marketing, brand storytelling, or social media The ability to organize and synthesize information, including market research and consumer insights Clear communication
skills:
for partnering with diverse teams A foundational understanding of social platforms and content trends Strong organizational
skills:
to support asset management, calendars, samples, and event coordination The ability to lead a project from start to final presentation ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS:
Current student with one of the following academic standings: Rising Senior, Senior, Graduate/ MBA student Degree relevant to the internship applying for Must be able to participate in 10-week program for either date option provided Must be able to work onsite at our HQ or DC locations hired at for the duration of the internship NON-LOCAL CANDIDATE CONSIDERATIONS Relocation assistance & housing is NOT provided- these costs and arrangements would be the responsibility of the intern for the entirety of the program Please Note: The wage range automatically displayed by the system may not reflect the accurate
compensation:
for this role. The correct
compensation:
details will be reviewed and discussed during the recruiter phone screen. #LI-CS1 #LI-Hybrid #prAna This job
description:
is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and
responsibilities:
, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company. Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal
opportunity:
employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter. Hiring Range: $27.23 - $38.20 *Pay decisions are determined by multiple factors, including what the market is paying, a candidate’s capabilities and
skills:
, years of
experience:
,and internal equity At Columbia Sportswear Company, we’re proud to interns
benefits:
that can protect your family’s financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Employees must be age 18 and have worked the required amount of hours to qualify. We also offer generous employee discounts. If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to AskHR@columbia.com with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.
Our name means breath in Sanskrit, the life force that’s part of everything. You might have noticed that we capitalize the A halfway through. That’s because we’re interested in middles. Specifically, the choices you make between your first inhale and last exhale. While your job doesn’t define your life, where you choose to work is important.
prAna started over thirty years ago with the intention of making clothes that solve problems for climbers, yogis, and creatives so they could spend more of their life doing what they love. Today, we’re still working with the same intention in mind, and if you’re interested in adding your
skills:
et to Team prAna – we would love to get to know you.
