Marketing & Communications Intern

Marketing & Communications Intern

The Marketing & Communications Intern will support the Development & Marketing team in promoting the organization's programs, events, and initiatives through digital and traditional communication channels. This internship offers hands-on experience in content creation, social media management, website updates, email marketing, photography coordination, graphic design, media relations, and event promotion. The intern will gain exposure to a fast-paced marketing environment while developing valuable skills in strategic communications, branding, and digital marketing.

This position is ideal for a current undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Digital Media, or a related field who is eager to build a professional portfolio and contribute to meaningful projects.

This is a part-time hybrid internship requiring 20 hours per week. Workdays and hours are flexible and will be coordinated with the intern's academic schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Support TEDCO's marketing and development campaigns by collecting and analyzing data (both quantitative and qualitative)
• Assist in the planning and execution of marketing and fundraising campaigns across digital platforms
• Create and edit content for press releases, newsletters, reports, and promotional materials
• Support social media, website, and email marketing efforts
• Conduct research on prospective donors, sponsors, and funding opportunities
• Update marketing and development databases, including CRM and tracking spreadsheets
• Provide event support as needed
• Contribute to the development and ongoing updates of the Comprehensive Marketing Plan, Marketing Succession Plan, and Development Strategy Plan
• Provide administrative tasks to ensure the functionality and coordination of the Development & Marketing Department's activities

Qualifications

• Prefer undergraduates majoring in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications or Graphic Design. Junior or Senior level preferred. Graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Eagerness to learn and take initiative

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with design tools (e.g. Canva, Adobe Creative Suite)
• Experience with website platforms (e.g. Drupal, WordPress)
• Exposure to CRM and fundraising tools (e.g. Salesforce, HubSpot)
• Understanding of digital marketing platforms (e.g. Google Ads, Google Analytics, Hootsuite, Buffer)
• General knowledge of how these tools support donor engagement and campaign tracking

Work Environment This position operates in a hybrid work environment, with employees generally expected to work on-site at TEDCO's offices at least two days per week, subject to business and operational needs.

Pay: $25/hour

TEDCO is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender or any characteristic protected by law.