Marketing and Communications Paid Internship

About the Role

The Marketing and Communications Intern will gain professional experience across media relations and digital communications within the Alzheimer’s Association, the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. This internship supports initiatives statewide, requiring an upbeat self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Pitch stories to news media via phone, email, and social media, and follow up with reporters and editors.
• Draft press releases, media alerts, and media pitches.
• Interview families affected by Alzheimer’s disease to develop stories and pitch angles.
• Manage social media promotions and design projects for Walk to End Alzheimer’s events across Florida.
• Draft content for social media, including copy and design that supports awareness and community initiatives.
• Analyze social media analytics to inform posting best practices.
• Support PR for Walk to End Alzheimer’s events across Florida.
• Draft content for blogs, newsletters, and additional press or digital materials as needed.
• Update and design collateral for digital and print using Canva.
• Support event planning and promotions as opportunities arise.

Qualifications

• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Prior experience with Canva preferred.
• Ability to work well independently, incorporate feedback, and meet deadlines.
• Understanding of public relations and social media principles.
• Strong writing skills and attention to detail; AP Style knowledge required.
• Desire to approach challenges strategically and creatively.
• Skilled at collaborating cross-functionally.

Professional Development

• Gain professional experience managing projects and balancing multiple priorities.
• Work within a nationally recognized brand framework.
• Contribute in a local non-profit environment with a national reach.
• Branding guidelines and style guide provided.
• Online training courses relevant to the internship.
• Individual training with supervisor for special projects.
• Ongoing evaluation and feedback provided throughout the internship.

Commitment

One-year timeframe with flexibility for Winter break and other holidays. Requires a commitment of 10 hours per week with flexible scheduling based on school load. Preference given to students nearing graduation (junior or senior years) or recent graduates.

This is a remote, part-time position for residents of Florida.

Pay

The Alzheimer's Association’s good faith expectation for the hourly pay for this role is between $14.00 - $15.00.

Benefits

Employees working 24 hours/week or more are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and long-term care insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Generous Paid Time Off, 12 annual holidays, and Paid Family Leave.
• Annual Cultural & Heritage Day and Volunteer Day of their choosing.
• 401(k) retirement plan.

Full-time employees (37.5 hours/week) also receive an annual School Visitation Day and an Elder Care Facility Day of their choosing.