Marketing & Communications Intern at AAAS | District of Columbia, USA

AAAS

Marketing & Communications Intern

District of Columbia, USA (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

Support AAAS marketing and communications across content creation, campaign prep, data reporting, events, and admin within a structured internship.

Own or assist with drafting and editing emails, websites, and social media content.
Must-have: Currently enrolled in an accredited program (or recent grad) with strong writing.
Standout: Exposure to nonprofit science policy and cross‑functional collaboration.

Job Description

Responsibilities

30% Marketing & Communications Support: Assist with drafting and editing content for emails, websites, and social media.
25% Campaign & Engagement Assistance: Support recruitment campaigns by preparing assets, reviewing links, and performing quality checks.
20% Data, Reporting & Evaluation Exposure: Assist with compiling basic engagement metrics (e.g. email performance, event attendance)
15% Events & Outreach Support: Assist with logistics for virtual and in-person recruitment events (e.g. Live Chats, Recruitment booth/tabling)
10% Administrative & Special Projects: Support documentation, file organization and process guides. Participate in professional development activities, team meetings and check-ins.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an Associate’s, Undergraduate, Master’s, or PhD program in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field or a recent graduate (within the past year)
Interest in marketing, communications, nonprofit work, or science policy
Strong written communication skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines in a learning environment
Comfort working collaboratively and receiving feedback

Preferred

Coursework or experience related to digital marketing, analytics, or communications
Demonstrated portfolio of social media or creative work
Familiarity with social media platforms or email marketing tools
Interest in higher education, fellowships, public service, or science-related fields

Benefits

AAAS currently provides the following benefits: paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, paid holidays, health insurance, flexible spending account, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, retirement benefits, short- and long-term disability, each subject to the terms of the applicable program. Additional benefits may apply.

AAAS

The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is an international non-profit organization dedicated to advancing science around the world by serving as an educator, leader, spokesperson and professional association. In addition to organizing membership activities, AAAS publishes Science magazine and the Science family of journals, as well as many scientific newsletters and reports, and spearheads programs that raise the bar of understanding for science worldwide.AAAS seeks to "advance science, engineering, and innovation throughout the world for the benefit of all." To fulfill this mission, the AAAS Board has set the following goals: - Advance scientific excellence and achievement- Foster equity and inclusion for scientific excellence- Build trust among scientists and communities- Catalyze progress where science meets policy

Washington, Wisconsin, USA

1K employees (201 in marketing)

www.aaas.org