Marketing & Communications Intern

Job Summary

Opportunities, Inc. is seeking a creative, organized, and mission-driven Marketing & Communications Intern to support the organization’s marketing, communications, donor engagement, and community outreach efforts. This internship provides hands-on experience in nonprofit marketing, social media management, fundraising campaigns, event coordination, and storytelling while helping promote inclusive services and opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with creating and scheduling social media content for LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram
• Social media management
• Support development of newsletters and email campaigns through Constant Contact
• Help capture visual content by photographing and filming programs, events, and community activities
• Aid in drafting blogs, website updates, flyers, and promotional materials
• Coordinate with program staff to gather stories, success highlights, employment updates, and community partnership content
• Maintain content calendars and organize digital assets
• Track social media engagement and campaign analytics
• Support website updates and SEO tagging for blog and web content
• Ensure proper photo and media consents are on file prior to publishing content
• Donor & Community Engagement
• Assist with donor acknowledgment letters and stewardship communications
• Help maintain donor and outreach records in DonorPerfect
• Support fundraising campaigns, direct mail efforts, and donor outreach activities
• Aid in preparing engagement materials for donors, families, and community partners
• Cookout community outreach initiatives and stakeholder communications
• Event & Campaign Support
• Support planning and logistics for fundraising events, trainings, community connection events, and outreach activities
• Assist with event setup, registration, photography, vendor coordination, and follow-up communication
• Track event participation, engagement, and campaign metrics
• Support promotion of advocacy events, family meetings, surveys, and community trainings

Preferred Qualifications

• Current college student or recent graduate in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Nonprofit Management, Graphic Design, Journalism, or related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn
• Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or other design platforms preferred
• Interest in nonprofit work, disability services, or community engagement
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
• Photography, videography, or content creation experience is a plus

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on nonprofit marketing and communications experience
• Experience with social media strategy, donor engagement, and event planning
• Portfolio-building opportunities through content creation and campaign support
• Mentorship from nonprofit leadership professionals
• Exposure to inclusive community programs and mission-driven work
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of people with disabilities and their families

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and a brief statement of interest.