Communications Internship Fall 2026

Marbles Kids Museum is a vibrant, nonprofit children’s museum and IMAX Theatre located in the heart of downtown Raleigh. Marbles has been sparking imagination, discovery, and learning through play since opening its doors in 2007. Marbles serves a diverse population of families, school groups, and community organizations through award-winning play-based exhibits, summer camps, IMAX documentaries, feature movies, and special events year-round. Today, Marbles ranks among the top family destinations in North Carolina, providing learning experiences for children with creative programs and larger-than-life movies.

About the role

Are you a creative storyteller passionate about sharing moments that matter? Join the Marbles Kids Museum Marketing Team as a Marketing & Communications Intern and help bring the magic of play to life through content creation. The internship will provide the opportunity to enhance your skills in marketing, showcase creativity in a dynamic environment, and leave a positive impression on the kids and families Marbles serves. This is an unpaid internship.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the communications coordinator to capture photo and video content that showcases Marbles' approach to unique play and celebrates Team Marbles’ impact on the community for social media
• Assist in curating engaging social media posts that recap programs and events
• Support the development of social media campaigns promoting play, community events, and our mission
• Attend and participate in marketing team meetings

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in a formal education class that requires an internship for academic credit
• Excellent creative, verbal, and written communication skills
• Comfortable interacting with children and families in an energetic, hands-on environment
• Familiarity with social media platforms and current digital trends

Qualifications

Preferred fields of study: Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Media Studies, Public Relations.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Role requires walking, standing, stooping, and bending

Schedule

• Flexible scheduling required, including availability for some evenings and weekends
• Availability for some of the following signature Marbles events is preferred:
  • Imagination Ball, Friday, September 18 – 7-11pm
  • Marbles Film Festival, Saturday, October 10 – Time TBD
  • Kooky Spooky Halloween Party, Friday, October 23 – 6-8:30pm
  • 21Marbles, Friday, November 6 – 6:30-9:30pm
  • Evening with Elves, December 4 – 6-8:30pm
  • Gingerbread Jamboree, Saturday, December 12 or Sunday, December 13 – Time TBD

Benefits

• Parking and commuter benefits
• Great Marbles Perks & Discounts
• Fitness Benefits