Intern - Marketing (Summer 2026)

Michigan, USA (On-site)

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Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Support nonprofit marketing content and social media work as a Marketing Intern, helping with content, planning, and basic assets while learning in a nonprofit setting.

  • Assist with content gathering and basic marketing collateral preparation
  • Must-have: Enrolled undergraduate or graduate student in Marketing/Communications
  • Standout: Exposure to social media basics or scheduling tools

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • I. JOB SUMMARY Join our Chief Development Officer (CDO), Marketing Supervisor, and Marketing Officer for a well-rounded introduction to nonprofit marketing and social media work. The Marketing Intern will support content gathering, monitor social media activity, conduct research or market trends, and assist with additional tasks in support of the Marketing team.
  • Help gather content ideas and support the development of weekly or monthly content calendars.
  • Monitor social media activity, comments, and messages, and flag engagement opportunities or trends.
  • Conduct basic research on social media trends, hashtags, and best practices.
  • Support the creation of simple graphics and visual assets using existing templates and brand guidelines.
  • Assist with formatting flyers, social media graphics, presentations, and basic marketing collateral.
  • Help organize and prepare content for digital and print use.
  • Assist with photographing events, programs, and agency activities as needed.
  • Help organize, label, and upload photos to shared folders or asset libraries.
  • Support basic photo editing and selection for social media, website, or email use.
  • Assist with gathering stories, quotes, or highlights from programs and events for marketing use.
  • Help proofread website pages, email newsletters, and marketing materials for accuracy and clarity.
  • Provide general administrative and project support to the Marketing and Development team.
  • Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and a strong interest in nonprofit communications.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Development Officer (CDO) and Marketing Team.

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate college students with an emphasis in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, Business Administrations, and/or Public Relations are encouraged to apply.
  • Must meet the State’s Moral Character standard.
  • Proficiency in computer use and software applications, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
  • Basic understanding of marketing principles, social media platforms, and digital content strategies.
  • Ability to plan, organize, and support marketing initiatives and campaigns.
  • Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with agency staff, volunteers, and community partners.
  • Demonstrate strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Strong research skills, particularly related to marketing trends and audience engagement.
  • Be collaborative, flexible, and adaptable.
  • Possess a high degree of personal accountability and responsibility, with the ability to support, organize, and implement marketing goals, projects, and initiatives.
  • Handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
  • Ability to manage time and multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.

Preferred

  • Experience with social media platforms and content scheduling tools is a plus.
MCHS Family of Services logo

MCHS Family of Services

MCHS Family of Services is a private, non-profit agency, located in Southeast Michigan. MCHS responds to the needs of abused and neglected children in Michigan by providing an array of housing, educational, clinical and therapeutic services.We have a mission to provide individualized treatment, care, advocacy, and permanency to children and families impacted by childhood trauma.Our Vision is to build a community where every child and family has a safer and brighter future. Our Core Values- Celebrate the worth, diversity, and dignity of every youth and family.With courage and integrity, we embrace and celebrate the diversity and uniqueness of every individual, treating all families with love and respect.- Work collectively together and through partnerships to provide the best care possibleThrough consummate teamwork and strategic partners in the community, we ensure our youth and families receive the best programs and services possible.- Give voice to our youth and families who do not have a voice.We advocate tirelessly on behalf of our youth and families in the public, private, and political sector to ensure their voices are heard.- Commit to results.Through research, data, and experiences, we use innovative practices to meet the increasingly diverse needs of the youth and families we serve.- Make a positive impact on our communities.By transforming the lives of our youth and their families, we strive to make our communities healthier, stronger, and better for future generations.

Founded in 1917
Redford, Michigan, USA
131 employees (7 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
2.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
51%
Direct
28.5%
Referral
5%
Social
14.3%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~131

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
5 (4% of company)
Median Career Experience
7 years
Median Tenure
3.9 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1