Intern, Marketing at RapidDeploy Cape Town

At RapidDeploy, we are on a mission to transform emergency response. Since 2016, we have dedicated ourselves to reducing emergency response times by providing public safety agencies with the data they need to save lives, regardless of their budget or geography. As the industry’s only truly open and integrated emergency response platform, our cloud-based solutions cover everything from mapping and dispatch to analytics. We have seen incredible momentum recently, having signed four states and deployed our software in over 700 9-1-1 centers across the U.S. With our annual recurring revenue increasing by more than 20 times in the last year, we are looking for passionate individuals to join our team as we enter our next phase of growth.

Key outcomes

• Assist in the planning and execution of local and regional third-party events, including tradeshows of various sizes.
• Conduct research on brand marketing initiatives, such as customer engagements and executive speaking opportunities.
• Contribute high-quality content across multiple channels, including social media, email campaigns, and our company blog.
• Manage the lead lifecycle and support database maintenance within HubSpot.
• Update and maintain website content using Webflow.
• Coordinate marketing communications between sales teams and other internal stakeholders.
• Track and manage company merchandise inventory, including the physical organization and shipment of materials.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in an accredited educational institution, such as a college or university, pursuing a related degree.
• Proficiency with the MS Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a sharp eye for detail.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills to ensure deadlines are met accurately.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as a collaborative team member.
• Capacity to lift up to 50 pounds for merchandise-related tasks.

Preferred qualifications

• Previous work experience in a professional setting.
• A foundational understanding of SaaS business models.

Compensation

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our team members. This includes medical, dental, and vision insurance that becomes active on your first day of employment. Additionally, you will receive 20 days of paid time off, unlimited sick leave, and 8 observed holidays. This position operates in a hybrid work environment.

How to apply

If you are a motivated student looking to apply your theoretical knowledge in a practical, mission-driven setting, we invite you to submit your application to join our team. We look forward to reviewing your qualifications and discussing how you can contribute to our efforts in public safety.