Marketing Communications Intern

Portage Learning; Beaver Falls (Beaver County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development sessions

Job summary

Portage Learning is seeking a Marketing Communications Intern to help develop content for the Portage Learning blog and assist with promotional materials. The role involves researching topics, writing blog posts to boost SEO, and interviewing students and staff.

You will collaborate with our Copy Writer and Senior Manager of Communications to craft engaging content. This summer internship is full-time, Monday through Friday, with development sessions and office-based work in Chippewa Township,

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Communications, Marketing, English, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Research topics for blogs to support SEO efforts.
• Write blog posts on a variety of topics.
• Conduct interviews with students and school personnel.
• Collaborate with staff to write/edit content for promotional materials.
• Create general content for Portage Learning channels.
• Participate in weekly professional development sessions during the internship.

Skills

Content creation

Blog writing

SEO

Research

Interviewing students

Collaboration

Public speaking

Microsoft Office

Education

Undergraduate degree in Communications/Marketing/English or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Description

Job Title: Date: Position:

Marketing Communications Intern 10/14/26 Summer Internship

Reports to: Department: Travel:

Senior Manager of Communications Marketing No

Status: Compensation: Remote:

Non-Exempt Hourly No

Our Mission

The mission of Portage Learning is to transform lives and communities by providing learning opportunities for all who aspire to thrive. We do this not only through superior online instruction but with a deep commitment to expanding access to education. We believe service is the thread that binds our community and our team together. To that end, we choose to …

• Believe the best in our employees
• Invest in our people
• Collaborate with humility, respect, and appreciation
• Cultivate curiosity and encourage creativity

A Place Where Creativity and Curiosity Matter

The Marketing Communications summer intern would work collaboratively with our Copy Writer and our Senior Manager of Communications. The position’s primary function is to help develop content for our Portage Learning blog, and assist with other content creation.

What You’ll Invest In:

The Marketing Communications Intern carries out these responsibilities:

• Researching topics for potential use in our blogs
• Write blogs on a variety of topics to drive our SEO
• Conduct interviews with students and school personnel
• Collaborating with other staff members to write/edit content for promotional materials
• General content creation
• Engage in weekly professional development sessions as part of the summer internship cohort, cultivating collaboration, strengthening skills, and encouraging continuous learning.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function(s).

Requirements

We Believe the Best:

Portage Learning is seeking a candidate who exemplifies our mission, vision, philosophy, and goals.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Communications, Marketing, English, or related field.
• Successful completion of a background check and current and/or ability to obtain the following clearances: Child Abuse, State Police, and FBI Fingerprinting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with and ability to use various social media platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
• Ability to navigate technology for cross department collaboration.
• Ability to multi-task, set priorities and achieve desired goals.
• Excellent communication (written, verbal, listening and public speaking) skills.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be service oriented with a focus on helping others.

At Portage Learning, we invest in our team members. All employees can grow professionally through our career progression tracks, professional development, and by utilizing our higher education assistance program.

Our inclusive culture drives our mission to transform lives and communities by providing learning opportunities for all who aspire to thrive. For those with a disability, we offer accommodation during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview and onboarding.

Collaborating with a Team that Values Humility, Respect, and Appreciation

Portage Learning operates in a professional, collaborative environment where meaningful relationships and a strong sense of community are valued. We foster a welcoming, team-oriented culture that encourages connection, mutual support, and shared success while maintaining a commitment to professionalism, excellence, and respect in all we do.

This is a summer internship, full-time position. Portage Learning typically operates Mondays to Fridays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Employee schedules may vary within those hours. All staff members must attend required meetings and training at the office in Chippewa Township, PA.

Portage Learning is an equal-opportunity employer, extending opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, place of birth, disability, handicap, age, genetic information, use of a guide or support animal, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local laws. Our policy reflects and accompanies the institution’s commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory, harassing, and retaliatory practices.

Travel:

This job does not require travel outside of the office. Travel would be primarily local during the business day, which may entail one or more overnight stays. Travel on one or more days of a weekend may occur occasionally.

Other Duties Disclaimer:

This is not an all-inclusive document. Additional duties, expectations, or demands may be added or changed to this document on an as-needed basis in order to meet organizational goals.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.