Paid Marketing Intern: Social Media & Storytelling

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, Virginia is offering a paid Marketing Intern position. You’ll help tell the Garden’s story through social media, photography, video, writing, and more.

The internship provides hands-on experience, creativity, and real-world marketing skills while helping people discover the Garden. Pay is $16.00 per hour, with an average 20 hours per week and a 150-hour minimum commitment per semester.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate degree preferred but not required.
• Interest in marketing, communications, PR, or digital media.
• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
• Interest in photography and videography.
• Willingness to learn Adobe Photoshop and WordPress.
• Graphic design skills are a bonus.
• Good organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Collaborative, proactive, and able to work independently.
• Weekend availability as needed.

Responsibilities

• Create, schedule, and monitor content for social media.
• Write content for newsletters, webpages, and marketing materials.
• Update website content to show current programs and events.
• Take photos and videos of Garden spaces and events.
• Share Garden happenings with tourism sites and media calendars.
• Support marketing for events and activities.
• Collaborate with the Marketing Department on projects.
• Work with the Work-based Learning Coordinator on professional development.

Skills

Social media

Writing

Editing

Photography

Videography

WordPress

Adobe Photoshop

SEO

Website content

Graphic design

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

WordPress

Job description

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, Virginia is offering a paid Marketing Intern position. You’ll help tell the Garden’s story through social media, photography, video, writing, and more.

The internship provides hands-on experience, creativity, and real-world marketing skills while helping people discover the Garden. Pay is $16.00 per hour, with an average 20 hours per week and a 150-hour minimum commitment per semester.