Marketing, Communications, & Community Engagement Intern

PIDC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

A public-private economic development corporation in Philadelphia is seeking a Summer Events & Communications Intern. The intern will support the marketing team in planning public programs and creating content for social media. The role requires strong writing, communication, and organizational skills, along with familiarity with social media platforms. This is a full-time hybrid position, offering hands-on experience in event production and marketing communications. Ideal for undergraduates or graduates in relevant fields.

Qualifications

• Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and execution of summer public programs.
• Support logistics including scheduling and vendor coordination.
• Create and schedule content for social media platforms.

Skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Social media familiarity

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student in relevant field

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC) is Philadelphia’s public‑private economic development corporation dedicated to spurring investment, supporting business growth, and fostering developments that create jobs and revitalize neighborhoods.

Position Overview & Responsibilities

The Summer Events & Communications Intern will support the Navy Yard Marketing and Engagement team in planning, promoting, and executing a dynamic portfolio of public programs and community initiatives. The role offers hands‑on experience in event production, marketing communications, and community engagement.

Working closely with the Events & Engagement Manager, the intern will assist with coordination of summer programming, contribute to content creation and digital storytelling, and help implement promotional strategies across multiple platforms. The position requires full‑time (37.5 hours per week) and is hybrid.

Event Planning & Execution

• Assist with planning and on‑site execution of summer public programs and community events.
• Support event logistics including scheduling, run‑of‑show development, vendor coordination, and supply management.
• Assist with event setup, registration, oversight, and breakdown.
• Track event details such as timelines, checklists, and operational documents.
• Provide support coordinating with partner organizations and community collaborators.

Marketing, Communications & Content Creation

• Assist in developing and executing promotional strategies for public events.
• Create and schedule content for social media platforms and digital marketing channels.
• Draft promotional copy for event listings, blog entries, and website updates.
• Capture event photography and video content for social media and marketing use.
• Help maintain brand consistency across marketing materials and communications.
• Assist with tracking marketing metrics and audience engagement.
• Catalogue Navy Yard photo assets and convert historic mediums (slides, negatives, print) to digital format.

Community Engagement

• Support communications with event partners and vendors.
• Assist with outreach to promote programs and increase audience participation.
• Attend Navy Yard presentations, tours, employee orientations, and other community engagement efforts.
• Provide logistical support at community meetings and compile feedback for analysis.

Administrative & Program Support

• Assist with event documentation, reporting, and internal communications.
• Help organize project files, contracts, permits, and event materials.
• Support budget tracking documentation.
• Contribute to post‑event evaluations and program recaps.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate student with relevant coursework or experience in Marketing, Communications, Event Management, Public Relations, Urban Planning, Economic Development, or related field.
• Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with strong attention to detail.
• Familiarity with social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook and Excel.
• Flexibility and willingness to contribute to a variety of projects and tasks as needs arise.

Preferred Skills

• Experience creating digital content for social media or marketing platforms.
• Familiarity with Canva or Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) for basic graphic design and marketing materials.
• Photography, video, or event documentation experience is a plus.

Interests

• Passion for the City of Philadelphia and enthusiasm for PIDC’s mission to help businesses and nonprofits create and retain jobs.
• Interest in Urban Planning, Economic Development, Community Development, Marketing, or Advertising.

PIDC promotes a culture of inclusion and prohibits discrimination in any employment or promotional practices on the basis of race, color, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), religion, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected factor.