Spring 2027 Marketing & Communications Intern

About the Role

The Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum is seeking one intern to gain experience at the State of Maryland’s museum for African American history and culture. This internship reports directly to the Marketing Coordinator.

Description

• The Spring 2027 internship runs from January through May.
• Requires approximately 10-15 hours per week.
• Schedule to be created within Monday-Friday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.
• Occasional Saturdays and evenings may be required for events, photoshoots, meetings, etc.
• This internship will be a hybrid of remote and on-site work as needed.

Areas of Skill and Experience Development

• Marketing strategy development
• Communications & public relations strategy development
• Digital content creation
• Brand management
• Community partnership & relationship-building
• Data analysis & data-driven decision making

Key Responsibilities

• Marketing
• Collaborate with various departments to gather information and create content to promote the museum’s programs, events, and projects.
• Help prepare and distribute marketing and promotional materials.
• Provide support for various types of media projects, including photoshoots and developing a marketing photo repository.
• Attend museum events to develop content.
• Communications & Public Relations
• Assist in the development of communications materials, including e-newsletters, press releases, media advisories, development communications, and printed materials.
• Assist in the development of website copy and maintain up-to-date website information.
• Draft responses in reply to visitor inquiries and/or emails from the public.
• Assist in the maintenance of the media database.
• Social Media
• Assist in curating content for the museum’s social media channels and draft social media content.
• Provide creative and strategic support in building communications plans.
• Contribute and respond to social media engagement via messages, comments, and reviews.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled at or recently graduated from an accredited college or university.
• Seeking a degree in marketing, communications, or other similar fields of study.
• Detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work efficiently and productively while remote and in partnership with a team.
• Proficient in using social media platforms and tools.
• An enthusiasm for African American history and culture.
• Graphic design and/or photography experience is a plus.

Compensation

• Internship positions are unpaid.
• The museum welcomes working with schools seeking to grant academic credit or service learning hours. Applicants will need to initiate arrangements for credit with their college or university.

How to Apply

Submit the following items by November 13, 2026:

• Résumé
• Cover letter describing how this internship could advance your academic and/or career goals

For questions, email [email protected].

For more information on the organization, visit https://bdtmuseum.maryland.gov.