Sales and Marketing Intern

2026 Summer Sales & Marketing Intern(Bilingual: English & Mandarin Chinese)Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota (in-person)Company: Lapistone Trust LLCWebsite: www.lapistonetrust.com                                                       About UsLapistone Trust LLC is a fast-growing South Dakota trust company primarily focusing on Chinese speaking clients. We have offices in both Pierre and Sioux Falls, South Dakota. South Dakota has a thriving trust industry that has become a global leader in the field. Lapistone Trust LLC provides trustee administration services to high net-worth Chinese speaking clients globally and is a prominent service provider in this niche market. Position OverviewWe are seeking a Sales & Marketing Intern to join our Sioux Falls office for the summer. This role blends content creation, social media operations, and client engagement support. The intern will help translate technical legal and trust concepts into clear, engaging content, while supporting the firm's brand presence and client communications.This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys storytelling, bilingual communications, and working across cultural and professional environments. Key ResponsibilitiesContent Creation & EditingTranslate complex legal and trust concepts into client-friendly newsletters, LinkedIn/WeChat articles, case studies, whitepapers, and presentation materials.Develop conference booth materials, including brochures, one-pagers, and display content that effectively communicate our brand and services to event attendees.Prepare speaking notes and summaries for webinars and presentations.Digital & Media OperationsAssist in maintaining the firm's presence across channels such as email newsletters, LinkedIn, WeChat, and YouTube.Create visual and written content using tools such as Canva, PowerPoint, or WeChat formatting tools.Help track basic performance metrics (open rates, click-throughs, event registrations) and share observations with the team.Event Support & Client EngagementSupport preparation for sponsored conference appearances, including helping coordinate booth materials, logistics, and pre/post-event communications.Assist in organizing webinars, online educational events, and industry conferences.Coordinate event registration, promotional campaigns, and client communications.Support occasional in-person client events and networking activities. Desired QualificationsEducationCurrently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, International Relations, Business, or a related field.Language Skills: Bilingual - Fluent in both English and Mandarin ChineseExperience (Preferred, Not Required):Any experience with content writing, social media, or digital platforms - particularly across platforms such as LinkedIn, WeChat, or email newsletters - is a plus.Familiarity with law, finance, or cross-border business is helpful but not expected.Experience with event coordination or marketing campaigns is a bonus.Skills & Attributes:Good storytelling and writing ability; able to make technical topics accessible.Comfortable working across cultures and communicating with diverse audiences.Organized, reliable, and attentive to detail. Position detailsCompensation will be discussed with each candidate based on experience, qualification, and other factors.Starting Date: Ideally between May and June, with some flexibility depending on the candidate's availability.Schedule: Full-time (35–40 hours/week during standard business hours).Training provided, with opportunities for career development and advancement.Work Authorization: Candidates on OPT or CPT are welcome and encouraged to apply. Please indicate your authorization status and timeline in your application. Application ProcessPlease email their resume and cover letter (in both English and Mandarin) to:Email: Trust@lapistonetrust.comSubject line: “Sales & Marketing Intern Application”Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early submission is encouraged.