Marketing Communications Internship
Oakland Literacy Council
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About the Role
Oakland Literacy Council is seeking a motivated and creative Marketing & Communications Intern for the Fall and Winter Semester. This unpaid position is ideal for a college student majoring in marketing, communications, journalism, or a related field. The intern will support a meaningful cause and gain hands-on experience.
- Location: Downtown Pontiac, MI (Hybrid)
- Hours: 3–5 hours per week, flexible schedule
- Reports to: Executive Director
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and repurpose content about our impact and mission for a variety of audiences.
- Create engaging content for social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Threads, and X).
- Write monthly e-mail newsletters for volunteer tutors and donors.
- Update and enhance content on the organization’s website.
- Develop Google Ads and short video ads for digital marketing initiatives.
- Assist with fundraising and donor relations as needed, such as mailing thank-you letters or conducting donor research.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Current college student majoring in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field.
- Strong writing and editing skills, especially for news and feature writing.
- Experience with or interest in social media marketing and digital storytelling.
- Basic familiarity with Canva (preferred), a social media management tool like Hootsuite (note: Oakland Literacy Council uses Zoho Social), and an email platform like Constant Contact (note: Oakland Literacy Council uses Zoho Campaigns).
- Self-starter with good time management and attention to detail.
- Passion for nonprofit work and adult literacy.
What You’ll Gain
- Real-world experience creating marketing and communications materials for a nonprofit organization.
- The opportunity to build a professional portfolio of print writing samples and digital content.
- Mentorship and skill development under the guidance of the Executive Director.
- A flexible, supportive, small-office environment that values creativity and initiative.