Marketing and Communications Intern

MVMC Mahoning Valley Manufacturers Coalition; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

MVMC is seeking a part-time, paid Marketing & Communications Intern to support WorkOhio outreach across three-county service area in Ohio. The role is ideal for students studying marketing, public relations, or nonprofit work who want real-world experience engaging with community organizations and the public.

You will plan, prepare, and staff outreach events with MVMC and partner organizations, help create social media content and flyers, and track activities to inform MVMC staff on outreach

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student in Ohio.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Organized and detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple locations and events.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel throughout the region.
• Flexible availability including occasional evenings and weekends for events.
• Basic proficiency with Canva and Microsoft Office; graphic design experience a plus.
• Interest in workforce development or public service preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Research and compile a calendar of upcoming community events, career fairs, and public gatherings across the three-county service area suitable for WorkOhio outreach.
• Identify and coordinate placement locations for WorkOhio posters, yard signs, and flyers throughout the region.
• Distribute and place outreach materials on-site, and track where materials have been placed.
• Staff WorkOhio tables at career fairs, job fairs, and other community events, including some evenings and weekends.
• Build and maintain relationships with regional community-based organizations (CBOs), including churches, community action agencies, food banks, and schools, to distribute WorkOhio information.
• Represent WorkOhio at parent-teacher nights, school open houses, and similar community touchpoints.
• Assist with drafting and scheduling social media content, flyers, and other outreach materials to promote WorkOhio.
• Track outreach activities, contacts, and event participation, and report results back to MVMC staff.
• Support other marketing and communications tasks for WorkOhio as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Event coordination

Social media

Canva

Education

Undergrad student

Tools

Canva

Microsoft Office

Job description

MVMC is seeking a part-time, paid Marketing & Communications Intern to support outreach and awareness-building for WorkOhio in the designated counties. This role is ideal for a student interested in marketing, public relations, communications, community outreach, or nonprofit/workforce development who wants hands-on experience engaging directly with community organizations and the public. The intern will work closely with MVMC and its partner community-based organizations to extend the WorkOhio outreach capacity -- helping to plan, prepare, and staff outreach efforts so MVMC's core team can focus on higher-level employer and industry engagement. Applicants must be enrolled at a university in Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Research and compile a calendar of upcoming community events, career fairs, and public gatherings across the three-county service area suitable for WorkOhio outreach.
• Identify and coordinate placement locations for WorkOhio posters, yard signs, and flyers throughout the region (community boards, businesses, libraries, community centers, etc.).
• Distribute and place outreach materials on-site, and track where materials have been placed.
• Staff WorkOhio tables at career fairs, job fairs, and other community events, including some evenings and weekends.
• Build and maintain relationships with regional community-based organizations (CBOs), including churches, community action agencies, food banks, and schools, to distribute WorkOhio information.
• Represent WorkOhio at parent-teacher nights, school open houses, and similar community touchpoints.
• Assist with drafting and scheduling social media content, flyers, and other outreach materials to promote WorkOhio.
• Track outreach activities, contacts, and event participation, and report results back to MVMC staff.
• Support other marketing and communications tasks for WorkOhio as needed.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program, preferably in marketing, communications, public relations, nonprofit management, or a related field.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills; comfortable engaging with the public and diverse community groups.
• Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple outreach locations and events.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel throughout region.
• Flexible availability, including occasional evenings and weekends for events.
• Basic proficiency with social media platforms, Canva, Microsoft Office, or similar tools; graphic design experience a plus.
• Interest in workforce development, community engagement, or public service preferred but not required.