2027 Summer Marketing & Communications Intern

About the Role

Ursa Major is seeking a part-time Marketing & Communications Intern to support its communications team with internal and external brand initiatives. This is a paid internship designed for a junior or senior pursuing a degree in marketing, communications, graphic design, or a related field. The role is approved for 40 hours a week in Summer 2027 and is hybrid, with 1–2 in-person days each week at the Berthoud, Colorado office.

Key Responsibilities

• Write first drafts of content for internal newsletters, blog posts, press releases, and social media posts.
• Assist with visual communications and graphics including signage, merch/swag, slide decks, flyers, and other assets.
• Support design and content development for external advertising and marketing collateral.
• Contribute to social media strategy through drafting posts, creating graphics, and potential short-form video creation.
• Help maintain Ursa Major’s website through content updates and design refinements.
• Assist with digital asset management, trade show preparation, and branded swag procurement.
• Provide general support to the marketing and communications team, including scheduling, note-taking, and project tracking.
• Collaborate closely with the Marketing & Social Media Content Manager and report to the Director of Marketing & Strategic Communications.
• Participate in team meetings, bring creative ideas to the table, and maintain a forward-thinking, collaborative working style.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Current junior or senior (Fall 2026/Spring 2027) or rising junior or senior (summer 2027) actively pursuing a degree in marketing, communications, public relations, graphic design, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft clear, engaging content.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially PowerPoint and Word) and Canva.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud is strongly preferred.
• Ability to work up to 20 hours per week in a hybrid format (1–2 days on-site in Berthoud, CO).
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and contribute creatively to the team.
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents).
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Preferred Experience

• Coursework or prior internship experience in marketing, communications, or public relations.
• Experience writing for different audiences (academic projects, student groups, blogs, social media, etc.).
• Use of design tools in academic projects, student organizations, or personal portfolios.
• Participation in student organizations, leadership roles, or team-based projects (or comparable work experience is a plus).
• Familiarity with branding, social media platforms, marketing analytics tools, or other content creation tools (CapCut, Adobe Premier) is a plus.

Compensation

• $30.00/hour