Career Development Marketing and Communications Internship

Trenton, NJ (Remote)

$20/hrIntern/New GradTemporary

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive a hands-on Marketing & Communications internship at an NJ college office, focusing on social media, writing, and visual content for student programs.

  • Own social media planning, writing, and visual content for events and programs.
  • Must-have: strong writing/editing skills and familiarity with Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Remote internship for 10 weeks, 15–20 hours/week at $20/hour.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Assist with planning, creating, and scheduling content for social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook)
  • Write engaging captions and promotional posts for career events, workshops, and employer programs
  • Track engagement and help identify trends or content ideas that resonate with students
  • Write short marketing blurbs and descriptions for events, newsletters, and web content
  • Assist with editing and proofreading promotional materials to ensure clarity and consistency
  • Help maintain a consistent brand voice aligned with the Office of Career Development’s mission
  • Design flyers, graphics, and digital signage for events and programs
  • Create visual assets for social media and email marketing
  • Collaborate with staff to brainstorm creative concepts and layouts
  • Assist with event promotion and outreach efforts

Requirements

  • Interest in marketing, communications, graphic design, public relations, or a related field
  • Strong writing and editing skills with attention to detail
  • Familiarity with social media platforms and trends
  • Experience with or willingness to learn design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite)
  • Creativity, reliability, and ability to manage multiple tasks
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Current NJ undergraduate student
  • Current NJ graduate student
  • Recent NJ college graduate: must have graduated less than one year prior to start of the internship experience (May 2025-May 2026 graduates)
  • A current undergraduate student who is a permanent NJ resident

Preferred

  • Desired Major(s): Communications
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Thomas Edison State University

Study with the leader in online education. Thomas Edison State University has a national reputation for academic excellence and educational integrity. The University is one of New Jersey's 11 senior public institutions of higher education and one of the first schools in the country designed specifically for adults. The University provides flexible, high-quality, collegiate learning opportunities for self-directed adults and offers degree programs and certificates in more than 100 areas of study.Thomas Edison State University's flexible learning methods range from online courses and prior learning assessment to credit transfer and credit-bearing exams. We offer undergraduate and graduate programs tailored to the needs of adults, whether it is for professional advancement or personal fulfillment.

Founded in 1972
Trenton, New Jersey, USA

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Monthly Google Ads Budget
$37.2K

Funding

Total Funding
$491K
Last Raise
$100K
Grant, 7 years ago

Funding History

  • Aug 2019
    Grant • $100K
  • Aug 2019
    Grant • $341K
  • Jun 2019
    Grant • $50K

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