Marketing and Communications Intern

Cagayan State University; Rock Island (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site café with breakfast, lunch, be

Beautiful office location in downtown

Paid vacation and paid holidays

Flexible start time between 7 a.m. and

11-week summer internship: 37.5 hours/

Office-focused with limited remoteDays

Collaborative culture with volunteerOp

Job summary

Cagayan State University in Rock Island, IL is offering a full-time, 11-week summer internship focusing on social media content, asset management, and website support. The role emphasizes hands-on learning with mentor support in a collaborative office setting along the Mississippi River.

The internship targets upperclass students in PR/Marketing/Communications, with flexible start times and on-site duties, plus paid vacation/holidays and opportunities to engage in cross-functional projects.

Qualifications

• Third- or fourth-year student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in public relations, social media, marketing, or communications.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Creative and eager to apply educational experiences in a hands-on atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Assist with content creation for social media and internal communications.
• Maintain and organize digital assets and archives.
• Support website updates and design projects.
• Track marketing metrics and analytics.
• Help manage workflow and project management systems.
• Contribute to special projects such as digital asset management transitions, Viva Engage adoptions, and content resource organization.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Creative

Hands-on learner

Education

Bachelor's degree candidate in Public Relations / Marketing / Communications

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Assist with content creation for social media and internal communications.
• Maintain and organize digital assets and archives.
• Support website updates and design projects.
• Track marketing metrics and analytics.
• Help manage workflow and project management systems.
• Contribute to special projects such as digital asset management transitions, Viva Engage adoptions, and content resource organization.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Third- or fourth-year student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in public relations, social media, marketing, or communications.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Creative and eager to apply educational experiences in a hands‑on atmosphere.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay of $20.00, depending on qualifications and prior experience.
• Paid vacation and paid holidays.
• Flexible start time between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m.
• Full-time, 11-week summer internship: 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, office-focused with limited remote days.
• Access to on-site café with breakfast, lunch, and beverage options.
• Beautiful office location in downtown Rock Island, IL, overlooking the Mississippi River.
• Supportive culture with collaborative work and volunteer opportunities.

Training & Development

The internship offers an opportunity to gain real-life work experience related to studies while connecting with a mentor in the field.