Marketing Intern

Bolton Partners; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Bolton Partners in Towson, MD, is offering a Marketing Intern position in the Communications department. This part-time, non-exempt role goes beyond shadowing, contributing to social media, website content, campaigns, client proposals, and events from day one.

You'll gain hands-on experience across the full marketing mix, including AI-assisted research and content creation, while building a portfolio and juggling a part-time schedule that fits around classes.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
• Strong writing skills and an eye for detail.
• A proactive,
• "I'll figure it out" attitude
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Social Media: Plan, create, and post content that drives conversation.
• Website Content: Write, edit, and refresh copy and pages.
• Campaigns: Support development and execution from concept to launch.
• Proposals: Assist in building compelling, well-designed proposals.
• Events: Help plan and support marketing presence at events.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to brainstorm ideas and bring concepts to life.
• Use AI tools to speed up research, content creation, and idea generation across projects.

Skills

Social media planning

Content creation

Campaign execution

AI tools usage

Writing & editing

Education

Currently pursuing a degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related field

Tools

ChatGPT

Claude

Canva AI

Job description

Job Title: Marketing Intern

Employment Type: Part-time, Non-exempt

Department: Communications

Location: Towson, MD

ABOUT BOLTON'S COMMUNICATIONS TEAM

Bolton's Communications practice supports organizations in improving employee engagement and well-being by developing effective communication strategies that increase awareness and utilization of benefits and programs.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Ready to jump in and start making things happen in the marketing world? Bolton is looking for a curious, creative, and driven Marketing Intern to join our team and help bring our brand to life across every channel we touch. This isn't a "shadow and observe" internship — you'll be a genuine contributor from day one, working on projects that actually go out into the world. You'll get exposure to the full marketing mix: social media, website content, campaigns, client proposals, and events. If you like variety, moving fast, and seeing your work make an impact, this is the internship for you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Social Media: Help plan, create, and post content that gets people talking - from behind-the-scenes moments to campaign launches
• Website Content: Write, edit, and refresh copy and pages to keep our site sharp and on-brand
• Campaigns: Support the development and execution of marketing campaigns from concept to launch
• Proposals: Assist in building compelling, well-designed proposals that help win new business
• Events: Help plan and support marketing presence at events, from prep to on-the-ground execution
• Collaborate with the marketing team to brainstorm fresh ideas and bring creative concepts to life
• Use AI tools to speed up research, content creation, and idea generation across projects

Requirements

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related field
• Strong writing skills and an eye for detail
• A proactive, "I'll figure it out" attitude
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Canva AI, or similar) for content creation, research, or productivity
• Design skills - comfortable in tools like Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar to create polished visuals
• Genuine curiosity about marketing trends, tools, and what makes a brand stand out

Travel Requirements

• Estimated travel: Minimal
• May include client visits, internal meetings, or industry events

WHY JOIN BOLTON

• Real projects with real impact - your work won't just sit in a folder
• Exposure to every corner of marketing, so you'll leave with a well-rounded skill set
• A collaborative, supportive team that values fresh ideas
• A flexible ~10 hours/week schedule that works around your class load
• A resume-worthy portfolio of campaigns, content, and creative work by the time you wrap up

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Salary: $22.00 per hour
  Actual compensation will depend on experience and qualifications.
• Benefits: This is a part-time internship and is not eligible for Bolton's employee benefits (such as medical, dental, vision, 401(k), or paid time off); compensation for this role consists solely of the hourly wage listed above.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bolton is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodations

Bolton is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.