MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS INTERN

Brightway Living & Learning; Town of Smithtown (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightway Living & Learning is seeking a Marketing Communications Intern in New York to support diverse marketing efforts for 16 weeks. The role is an 8-hour-per-week internship with a $20/hour salary, ideal for a college student pursuing marketing, communications, or related fields.

You will help develop content, manage social channels, conduct market research, and assist with email campaigns. You'll collaborate with a nonprofit team to enhance brand awareness, drive stakeholder engagement, and

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with social media platforms.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging content for social media, website copy, blog posts, email marketing, and presentations.
• Support social media strategies, scheduling posts, engagement tracking, and trend research.
• Conduct market research on industry trends, competitors, and customer behavior.
• Assist with email marketing campaigns including list segmentation and performance tracking.
• Help with media outreach, press release drafting, and event coordination as needed.
• Provide general administrative support to the marketing team, including scheduling and databases.
• Track and analyze campaign performance, offering insights and recommendations.
• Assist internal communications such as newsletters or intranet content.

Skills

Content creation

Social media management

Market research

Email marketing

Public relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications (in progress)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS INTERN

8hrs/week for 16 weeks

Salary: $20/hr

About Brightway Living & Learning:

Brightway Living & Learning is a premier non-profit provider of human services on Long Island, including educational, residential, day habilitation, and vocational programs. Building on a 65-year legacy as the Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI), Brightway supports over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities through a full continuum of care. By employing persistence, adaptability, and the power of behavioral science, Brightway’s dedicated professionals enable individuals to grow, learn, and meet milestones at their own pace. Discover more about our mission and our "All Ways Forward" approach at brightwayny.org.

The Role:

The Marketing Communications Intern is a motivated and enthusiastic college student interested in gaining hands‑on experience in various aspects of marketing and communications within a nonprofit environment. The intern will work closely with our marketing and communications team to support the development and execution of strategies aimed at enhancing brand awareness, driving stakeholder engagement, and supporting internal communications.

What You'll Do:

• Content Creation: Assist in the development of engaging content for various platforms, including social media, website copy, blog posts, email marketing, and presentations.
• Social Media Support: Help manage and execute social media strategies, including scheduling posts, monitoring engagement, and researching industry trends.
• Market Research: Conduct research on industry trends, competitors, and customer behavior to inform marketing strategies.
• Email Marketing: Support the creation and execution of email marketing campaigns, including list segmentation and performance tracking.
• Public Relations Support: Assist with media outreach, press release drafting, and event coordination (if applicable).
• Administrative Tasks: Provide general administrative support to the marketing and communications team, including scheduling meetings, organizing materials, and managing databases.
• Analytics and Reporting: Assist in tracking and analyzing marketing and communication campaign performance, providing insights and recommendations.
• Internal Communications: Support internal communication efforts, such as drafting employee newsletters or intranet content (if applicable).
• Project Support: Assist with various marketing and communications projects as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring to Brightway:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn).
• A proactive and self-motivated attitude with a willingness to learn.
• Creativity and attention to detail.

Brightway Living & Learning is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to actual or perceived race, color, sex, pregnancy, reproductive decision making, gender expression or identity, national origin, disability, military status, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other group protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to creating a deep sense of belonging and a culture where all applicants and employees feel welcomed, valued and respected. At Brightway, we believe that with the right support, progress is always possible.

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