Copy of DowntownDC BID - Marketing and Communications Intern (16 to 29 hours/week)

Position Summary

DowntownDC BID is looking for a Marketing and Communications Intern (16 to 29 hours/week). This role will be under the direction of the Director of Marketing and Communications. The intern will perform a full range of project planning, marketing and communications support, social media assistance, video production, and stakeholder engagement in Downtown DC.

This is a hybrid role, allowing for remote work based on the intern’s weekly schedule:

1 remote day when scheduled to work 3 days per week.

Up to 2 remote days when scheduled towork 4-5 days per week.

This is an unpaid opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Assistin planning,writingandupdatingDowntownDCBIDwebsite, press materials and presentations.
• Assistwith all aspects of production of marketing communications projects.
• Provide support for social media content development and production.
• Assistwith production ofinternal communications using a wide variety of electronic and printmedia;including videos, newsletters, brochures, webcasts,WordPress,PowerPoint, emailcampaigns, posters, flyers, etc.
• Monitor general email inboxesand provideappropriate responses.
• Provide administrative support formeetingsandeventsrelated tomarketing andcommunication.
• Assistwith capturing and analyzing digital metrics.
• Helpmaintainand update constituent relationship managementplatform.
• Assistwith administrative duties.

Requirements

• Background in communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Design, EventPlanningorother related disciplines.
• Working towards abachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with majorcourse workinmarketing and communications, business administration, or a closely related field.
• Must be computer literate (working knowledge of word processing, PowerPoint, Excel).Proficiencyin,WordPresshighlydesired. Knowledge of HTML and graphicdesigna plus.
• Self-motivated, good organizationalskills, detail-oriented, ability to prioritize, multi-taskand meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and writing skills withstrongacademic background.
• Start Date:January26, 2026, requires5months of minimum commitment.
• Hours:Hours: 16 –29hours/week.

How to apply

Applications must be received byJanuary16, 2026,to ensure maximum consideration. To apply for this position, please click "Apply now" where you will be prompted to upload your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience.

Submissions without requested items may not receive full consideration. References will be requested from candidates who receive further consideration. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to queries about application status and will only reach out to candidates we pursue further.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity

As an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer,DowntownDCis committed to excellence through diversity;DowntownDCBID recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. Please note that all newDowntownDCBID employees must have permission to work in the U.S.; therefore, employment eligibility verification isrequired.

Who we are

Downtown DC is the most diverse and exciting neighborhood in one of themost important cities in the world. Here, locals and visitors find all the mostthrilling experiences of D.C. in 140 walkable and transit-rich blocks: business, education, and government; shopping and dining; parks, art, music, sports, theater, history—adding up to a bright future.

The BID was founded in 1997 as the city’s first private nonprofit place management organization where property owners agree to tax themselves to fund services that enhance people’s experiences in the neighborhood. The BID’s area includes 530 properties and is defined by Massachusetts Avenue on the north, including the Walter E. Washington Convention Center at Mount Vernon Square, to Constitution Avenue on the south, and from Louisiana Avenue on the east to 16th Street on the west.