Marketing Communications Intern

Marketing Communications Intern · Summer Internship · Reports to Senior Manager of Communications · Department: Marketing · Non‑Exempt Hourly · On‑site (Chippewa Township, PA) · Posted 10/14/26

About the Role

The mission of Portage Learning is to transform lives and communities by providing learning opportunities for all who aspire to thrive. We do this not only through superior online instruction but with a deep commitment to expanding access to education. We believe service is the thread that binds our community and our team together. To that end, we choose to believe the best in our employees, invest in our people, collaborate with humility, respect, and appreciation, and cultivate curiosity and encourage creativity.

The Marketing Communications summer intern works collaboratively with our Copy Writer and Senior Manager of Communications. The position’s primary function is to help develop content for our Portage Learning blog and assist with other content creation.

Responsibilities

• Researching topics for potential use in our blogs
• Writing blogs on a variety of topics to drive SEO
• Conducting interviews with students and school personnel
• Collaborating with other staff members to write/edit content for promotional materials
• General content creation
• Engaging in weekly professional development sessions as part of the summer internship cohort, cultivating collaboration, strengthening skills, and encouraging continuous learning
• Performing other related duties as assigned

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Communications, Marketing, English, or related field
• Successful completion of a background check and current and/or ability to obtain the following clearances: Child Abuse, State Police, and FBI Fingerprinting

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with and ability to use various social media platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
• Ability to navigate technology for cross‑department collaboration
• Ability to multi‑task, set priorities, and achieve desired goals
• Excellent communication (written, verbal, listening, and public speaking) skills
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be service oriented with a focus on helping others

Benefits

• Career progression tracks and professional development opportunities
• Higher education assistance program
• Inclusive culture with accommodation support during application, interview, and onboarding for individuals with disabilities

Schedule

Summer internship, full‑time. Typical hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; schedules may vary within those hours. All staff must attend required meetings and training at the office in Chippewa Township, PA.

Pay

$15 per hour

Travel

This job does not require travel outside of the office. Travel would be primarily local during the business day, which may entail one or more overnight stays. Travel on one or more days of a weekend may occur occasionally.