Small Business Marketing & Operations Intern (Summer 2026)

Hillsboro, OR (Hybrid)

$17/hr – $22/hrIntern/New GradInternship

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the backbone of an intern program focused on operations and community-building, turning admin tasks into repeatable processes, event support, content organization, and partner coordination.

  • Build and document repeatable business processes that scale the internship program.
  • Own CRM organization, project tracking, and campaign analytics to measure impact.
  • Coordinate events, workshops, and community engagement with partners and vendors.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Help create and document repeatable business processes
  • Assist with CRM organization and database management
  • Build and test client follow-up systems and workflows
  • Create checklists, templates, and standard operating procedures
  • Support project tracking and business organization
  • Assist with social media planning and scheduling
  • Create and update Canva graphics
  • Support email newsletter creation and distribution
  • Organize content for blogs, videos, and educational resources
  • Track marketing campaigns and engagement metrics

Requirements

  • At least 18 years old by the internship start date
  • Able to reliably travel to events, meetings, and the Hillsboro office using transportation appropriate to the role
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Organized and detail-oriented
  • Willingness to learn and receive feedback

Preferred

  • Experience with Canva, Google Workspace, social media platforms, CRM systems, project management tools, or event planning
  • Interest in marketing, operations, entrepreneurship, real estate, community development, housing, nonprofit work, or small business growth

Benefits

  • Flexible schedule