Marketing and Communications Intern

Knoxville Habitat for Humanity; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Knoxville Habitat for Humanity is seeking a Marketing & Communications Intern to support outreach for both the affiliate and ReStore. The on-site schedule is an 80/20 split between the HQ and ReStore, with an 15–20 hour workweek and compensation of $15 per hour.

This semester-based internship offers hands-on experience in nonprofit marketing and storytelling. The role involves drafting content, supporting campaigns and events, and contributing to digital marketing projects under the MarComm team

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an undergraduate or graduate program in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Advertising, or a related field.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Interest in nonprofit work and community impact.
• Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and collaborate.
• Familiarity with social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn).
• Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Drafting social media captions and assisting with content creation/scheduling (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn).
• Supporting email newsletters and digital communications.
• Drafting content for blog posts, website updates, and events.
• Promoting fundraising campaigns, volunteer opportunities, and community events; assisting with event-day content capture and post-event recap materials.
• Capturing photos and short-form video at events or the ReStore and helping organize digital assets.
• Tracking basic digital engagement metrics and summarizing performance; supporting content calendars and project organization.

Skills

Strong written communication

Interest in nonprofit work

Willingness to learn

Collaboration

Familiarity with social media

Education

Marketing/Communications program enrollment

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Knoxville Habitat for Humanity Internship

Position: Marketing and Communications Intern – Knoxville Habitat for Humanity

Location: Hybrid - Time split between the HQ (80%) and ReStore (20%)

• Knoxville Habitat for Humanity HQ 1501 Washington Ave. Knoxville, TN 37917
• Knoxville Habitat for Humanity ReStore 1511 Downtown West Blvd. Knoxville, TN 37919

Duration: Semester-based (Fall, Spring, or Summer)

Opportunity to extend into a subsequent semester based on performance and availability

Hours: Part-time, 15-20 hours per week

Compensation: $15 per hour

Position Overview

The Marketing & Communications Intern is a semester-long, learning-focused role designed to provide hands‑on experience in nonprofit marketing and communications. The intern supports outreach efforts for both the Knoxville Habitat for Humanity affiliate and the Knoxville Habitat ReStore.

This role is supervised and collaborative. Interns assist with drafting content, supporting campaigns, and contributing to marketing projects under the guidance of the Marketing & Communications (MarComm) team. Final messaging, publishing, strategy, and decision‑making remain the responsibility of staff.

The on-site schedule follows an 80/20 split between the affiliate headquarters and the ReStore, while project work supports both areas. This structure provides exposure to storytelling, digital marketing, campaign execution, and community engagement across both nonprofit and retail environments.

Key Responsibilities

With training and supervision, the intern may assist with:

Content & Digital Marketing Support

• Drafting social media captions and assisting with content content creation/scheduling (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)
• Supporting email newsletters and digital communications
• Drafting content for blog posts, website updates, and events

Campaigns & Events

• Supporting promotion of fundraising campaigns, volunteer opportunities, and community events
• Assisting with event‑day content capture and post‑event recap materials

Photography & Creative Assets

• Capturing photos and short‑form video at events or the ReStore (with guidance)
• Assisting with organizing and managing digital assets

Reporting & Organization

• Tracking basic digital engagement metrics and summarizing performance
• Supporting content calendars, timelines, and project organization

Responsibilities may expand gradually as skills and confidence develop.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an undergraduate or graduate program in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Advertising, or a related field
• Strong written communication skills
• Interest in nonprofit work and community impact
• Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and collaborate
• Familiarity with social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn)
• Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools is a plus, but not required

What You’ll Gain

• Hands‑on experience supporting nonprofit and retail marketing initiatives
• Exposure to marketing strategies for fundraising, volunteer engagement, and retail operations
• Opportunities to build an approved professional portfolio
• Mentorship and feedback from experienced marketing professionals
• Insight into mission‑driven storytelling and ethical communications

Supervision & Work Environment

• Interns are supervised by the Marketing & Communications team
• Weekly check‑ins provide guidance and feedback
• The goal of this internship is an in‑person experience
• Limited remote work may be approved at the discretion of the direct supervisor
• Interns must maintain the same availability and professionalism whether working remotely or in‑office

Interns receive an Intern Handbook outlining expectations, learning objectives, and policies.

Application Deadline: November 5, 2026

Equal Opportunity Employer

Knoxville Habitat for Humanity is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage applicants of varied races, ethnicities, national origins, religions, gender identities and sexual orientations, disabilities, veteran status, socio-economic backgrounds, and perspectives.

Knoxville Habitat for Humanity is a drug‑free workplace and a Tennessee Drug Free Workplace.