Public Relations Intern

Marketing, Events & Awards Program Intern — Hashie AwardsSocial Media Club | Unpaid Volunteer InternshipHelp celebrate the people and ideas shaping social media. Social Media Club is recruiting interns to support the Hashie Awards, which recognize outstanding social media campaigns, creators, agencies, and professionals. With our upcoming celebration in Kansas City, you’ll help bring an industry awards program to life while building experience in marketing, communications, partnerships, or event production. What you’ll doWe’re recruiting for several areas. Tell us what interests you in the volunteer application, and we’ll match responsibilities to your strengths, learning goals, and availability.Social Media & Content: Help create social posts, email content, entry promotions, and winner announcements.Design: Develop promotional graphics, winner badges, certificates, and event materials.PR & Community Outreach: Research media contacts, help draft pitches, and connect with SMC chapters, agencies, and creator communities.Partnerships & Sponsorships: Research potential partners, support outreach, and help coordinate sponsor recognition.Awards Operations & Applicant Support: Track submissions, help applicants navigate the entry process, and keep program details organized.Judging Coordination: Support judge recruitment, onboarding, communications, and scoring deadlines.Events & Winner Relations: Help coordinate the Kansas City celebration, collect winner information, and support the guest experience.You won’t be expected to work across every area. Each intern will have a defined focus and projects to support.What you’ll learnDepending on your focus, you’ll gain practical experience in campaign planning, professional communications, creative production, project coordination, or event logistics. You’ll also get a behind-the-scenes look at how an awards program recruits entries, coordinates judging, and recognizes winning work.Who should applyWe welcome students interested in marketing, communications, public relations, graphic design, hospitality, business, or related fields. You don’t need previous awards or event experience.We’re looking for people who:Communicate clearly and follow through on commitments.Stay organized and pay attention to details.Bring curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn.Enjoy social media, creativity, and community building.Class projects, student organization involvement, personal creative work, and volunteer experience are all welcome examples of your skills.Commitment & CompensationThis is an unpaid, volunteer internship. Timing, weekly availability, and any location requirements will be discussed during the selection process.How to ApplyComplete our volunteer interest form: https://socialmediaclub.org/volunteer/ Tell us which areas interest you, what you’d like to learn, and when you’re available. You may also share relevant work samples or projects.