Marketing Intern

Job Overview

The School Marketing Intern will work closely with the communications and marketing manager to capture campus life, manage social media channels, assist with school events, and support outreach campaigns. This role is ideal for a student looking for hands-on experience in education marketing, storytelling, and public relations.

Key Responsibilities

• Content Creation: Help to edit photos and videos showcasing daily student life, athletics, clubs, and campus events.
• Social Media Management: Draft copy, schedule posts, and engage with followers across platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and (possibly TikTok).
• Copywriting & Communications: Write short articles, student/alumni spotlights, or blurbs for the school newsletter, blog, or website.
• Event & Outreach Support: Help organize, promote, and staff school events, open houses, orientation days, or community tabling sessions.
• Market Research & Analytics: Track social media engagement metrics, website traffic, or survey feedback to see what content resonates best with families and students.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education Status: Currently enrolled college undergraduate, or graduate student (preferred majors: Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Business, or Graphic Design).
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with smartphone video creation, Canva, basic photo/video editing, and major social media platforms. Must know Google platforms well. Knowledge of how SEO works would be a bonus!
• Communication: Strong written and verbal storytelling skills with a relatable, positive voice.
• Organization: Self-motivated, dependable, and able to balance schoolwork with flexible internship hours (typically 5–15 hours per week – Tues/Wed/Thurs).

Experience

Previous experience in marketing, communications, event planning, or school outreach is highly desirable.

Special Skills

• Strong interpersonal and public speaking skills.
• Proficiency with email, social media, and office software (Google Suite or Microsoft Office).
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and occasional weekends for events.

• Type of fingerprint clearance: Shall be fingerprint checked pursuant to A.R.S 15-512
• Physical functions
• Must be able to remain in a stationary (standing or sitting) position for 50% of the time.
• Equipment used: Frequent computer and telephone use is expected.
• Work Environment: Work is performed in a school and office setting, with travel to local schools and community events. May require occasional lifting and setup for events.

Travel

25-50% of the time

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.