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Marketing Intern (Year Round)

Oshkosh Corporation · Appleton, WI · $18.00–$37.00 an hour · Part time

Posted Aug 31, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a social media account or website you've helped manage. What did you post, and how did you know if it worked?

What they are checking: Whether they have real experience and look at results, not just at making posts.

Tell me about a time you planned or helped run an event. What went wrong, and how did you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they stay calm and adapt when event plans fall apart, which they often do.

Tell me about a piece of writing you're proud of. Why does it work?

What they are checking: Whether they can explain what makes good writing, which shows they can edit others' work too.

What would you do

Pierce's audience includes fire departments, dealers and firefighters. How would you write differently for each?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that a fire chief, a dealer and a firefighter care about different things.

You're editing a brochure and notice a spec that doesn't match what's on the website. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they catch errors and verify facts, since wrong specs about fire apparatus cause real problems.

Someone leaves a negative comment about a truck on Pierce's social media page. How would you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they know to involve the right people and respond with care rather than reacting alone.

This role also helps run the merchandise store. How would you approach that part of the job?

What they are checking: Whether they take the less glamorous duties seriously and see the brand value in them.

This is a year-round role during school. How would you manage deadlines when your classes get busy?

What they are checking: Whether they plan ahead and speak up early so marketing deadlines are not missed.

About the work

What makes a trade show booth or dealer meeting successful from a marketing point of view?

What they are checking: Whether they think about goals, logistics and follow-up for events, which this role helps run.

What design or content tools are you comfortable using?

What they are checking: Whether they can produce marketing materials and update web content on their own.

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The full job description

As published by Oshkosh Corporation.

About Pierce, an Oshkosh company At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions. SUMMARY Assist in the design, development and management of Interactive Marketing strategy including the company website and social media approach. Assist in creation, development, and execution of marketing communications materials. Assist in the daily operations of the merchandise store. YOUR IMPACT These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned: • Assist in exhibits and special events planning and execution, including industry trade shows and dealer sales meetings. • Review and edit marketing communications materials. • Maintain and update website and social media sites • Assist in Pierce merchandise store, including customer sales and inventory management. • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Student working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications or a Business related field for entire duration of internship. STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS • GPA of 3.0 or greater • Experience in PC and MAC platforms including Microsoft Office, Excel and web management tools. • Experience with Photoshop Elements or InDesign. • Experience in Social Media platforms. • Excellent communication and organizational skills. Pay Range: $18.00 - $37.00 The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success. Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com. Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application. Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information. Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

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