Paid Intern Strategic Communications

About the role

The Detroit Regional Chamber has been in business for over a century and is one of the oldest, largest, and most respected chambers of commerce in the country. As the voice of business in the Southeast Michigan region, its mission is to create a business‑friendly climate and valuable experiences for members. The Chamber leads a robust economic development strategy and meets with some of Michigan's most influential audiences at the Mackinac Policy Conference. This nonprofit seeks to help local businesses thrive, and its employees are the best at helping to reach that goal. It was named a Detroit Free Press Top Workplace for six years (2019‑2021, 2023‑2025). In addition to an inclusive work environment, competitive wages, and a wide array of professional development opportunities, employees work in the heart of downtown Detroit and play an active role in the resurgence of this great region.

The Chamber is seeking a part‑time Strategic Communications Intern to join the Detroit Promise team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about storytelling, content creation, and audience engagement. This role will support the Detroit Promise team by creating and managing digital content, enhancing brand presence, and engaging with the community through various audience‑focused content and meaningful stories.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the planning and implementation of Detroit Promise's communications and social media strategies.
• Develop, draft, edit, and format content for social media, newsletters, the website, presentations, campaigns, and other communications platforms.
• Coordinate content around Detroit Promise programs, events, announcements, campaigns, and key student deadlines.
• Help maintain the communications calendar and manage content deadlines across multiple channels.
• Support digital communications and social media strategy through content planning, research, and audience‑engagement ideas.
• Develop social media concepts, captions, short‑form copy, and multimedia content for team review.
• Adapt organizational messaging for different digital platforms and audiences.
• Monitor platform trends, audience feedback, and engagement metrics to help inform content recommendations.
• Assist with identifying stories that highlight Detroit Promise students, alumni, programs, partners, and community impact.
• Conduct interviews and gather quotes, photographs, videos, and other story elements with staff guidance.
• Assist in developing student spotlights, program features, partner highlights, and other mission‑focused content.
• Support developing communications materials for outreach to students, families, schools, college partners, and community organizations.
• Attend selected outreach activities to capture stories and develop content for Detroit Promise communications.
• Support the communications and promotional needs of Detroit Promise events and external‑facing initiatives.
• Attend selected events to capture photographs, videos, interviews, and event highlights.
• Assist with developing event materials, presentations, recaps, and supporting content.

Qualifications

• Current college senior, recent graduate from a four‑year program, or graduate student pursuing or holding a degree in communications or a related field (must provide portfolio).
• Demonstrate strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Experience in social media creation, presentations, newsletters, video, photography, and other digital communications.
• Interest in education, non‑profit communications, community engagement, and student success strongly encouraged.

Pay

$17.00 per hour.

Schedule

Part‑time, 15‑20 hours per week; flexible schedule Monday‑Friday, 8:30 AM‑5:00 PM; temporary through June 2027 with possibility to extend; occasional travel throughout Southeastern Michigan; remote work opportunities available.

Benefits

• Inclusive work environment
• Competitive wages
• Wide array of professional development opportunities
• Work in the heart of downtown Detroit
• Recognized as a Detroit Free Press Top Workplace (2019‑2021, 2023‑2025)