Spring 2027 Marketing & Communications Intern

The International Center (Indianapolis); Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor support

Weekly professional development

Networking opportunities

Collaborative culture

OPT/CPT assistance

Job summary

The International Center (Indianapolis) offers an internship supporting the Marketing and Communications Manager, handling media outreach, website upkeep, blog management, external relations, and stakeholder analysis. The role includes creating marketing materials, managing social media, composing newsletters, event photography, and assisting with special projects.

Hybrid work is possible; compensation is $15/hour plus an $80 monthly parking stipend, with about 20 hours/week in fall/spring and

Qualifications

• Strong writing and editing abilities.
• Interest in international affairs and nonprofit marketing.
• Experience with social media management desirable.
• Ability to work in a team and meet deadlines.
• Professionalism when interacting with media and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Create marketing materials such as posters and emails.
• Manage social media accounts and analyze analytics.
• Co-manage WordPress website updates.
• Assist in drafting newsletters and press materials.
• Support events and participate in special projects.

Skills

Strong writing

International affairs interest

Social media management

Team collaboration

Public-facing professionalism

Cultural awareness

Tools

WordPress

Microsoft Office

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The selected intern works in direct support of The International Center’s Marketing and Communications Manager. The Intern is involved in a broad range of communication functions including media (social and traditional), website upkeep, blog, external community and stakeholder relations, and stakeholder analysis. The selected intern will also work on specific projects assigned throughout the semester.

RESPONSIBILITIES

CREATION OF MARKETING MATERIALS:

• Design and develop marketing materials for The Center which may include posters, fliers, invitations, emails, social media content, and other materials
• Use a variety of resources to make these materials more creative and appealing

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT:

• Maintain The Center’s social media accounts, track and analyze social media analytics, and create monthly social media plans
• With direct assistance from the marketing and communications manager, recommend topics that most closely match The Center’s expertise and audience’s interests
• Co-manage The Center’s website on its WordPress platform

NEWSLETTERS AND NEWS RELEASES:

• Write or assist in writing a variety of communication vehicles, including a monthly newsletter

MARKETING AND PROMOTION ASSISTANCE:

• Take photos at various events to capture The Center’s programs and services
• Provide support as needed at, working as part of the collaborative team

SPECIAL PROJECTS:

• Help plan, develop materials, present information, and implement new projects, assignments, tasks as assigned
• Represent The Center at various events in a professional manner

DESIRED LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Develop a better understanding of international business, cultural diversities, and nonprofit marketing strategies
• Understand social media trends and features for nonprofits, stakeholders’ interests and how to engage them in a variety of ways
• Understand The Center’s outreach and marketing strategies and their functions in overall organization and program development
• Develop and refine processes involved in the planning of small- and large-scale events,
• Exposure to and experience in administrative processes, design, development and execution of new projects

DESIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Interest in international affairs, diversity, and/or non-profit marketing
• Strong writing skills
• Experience or desire for experience in design, social media management, communication, website maintenance, and/or marketing and communication analysis
• Professionalism, responsibility, and accountability on public-facing platforms, including website, official social media pages, and interaction with media contacts
• Desire and enthusiasm for working on a team, with peers and supervisors, to create content that furthers The Center’s mission and vision
• Cultural awareness

EXPECTATIONS

• Be on time, be present, be engaged
• Communicate, participate, support your team and the mission

PAY & SCHEDULE

• $15/hour, plus $80 monthly parking stipend
• The Center’s office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
• Interns work an average of 20 hours per week during the fall and spring terms, and an average of 30 hours per week during the summer term
• For Spring Term must be available to wok regularly scheduled hours the first week of March
• Hybrid work possible, based on project needs and availability

BENEFITS

• Mentor committed to your success
• Weekly professional development programming
• Local and international networking opportunities
• Collaborative, respectful, fun work culture
• OPT/CPT, class credit, school stipend/scholarship application support