Communications Intern

BBYO • Washington, DC

20h

About The Position

BBYO is seeking a creative, self-starting Communications Intern to join its Marketing & Communications Team from January through May 2027, with the option to extend through August 2027. The intern will help create content for digital platforms, manage and analyze social media channels, and support campaigns that engage target audiences. The role offers hands-on experience developing communication skills, working with creative teams, and contributing to organizational brand development in a fast-paced environment.

The intern will support communications for summer programs, membership recruitment, overnight conventions, and Movement initiatives; research youth and digital trends; and assist with communications projects for BBYO International Convention. The role also includes learning digital marketing tools, supporting marketing analytics, maintaining a photography archive, attending team meetings, and providing general support to marketing staff. The internship is 15–19 hours per week and may be based in Washington, DC, or remotely. Compensation is $15 per hour or state minimum wage.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in college; a focus in marketing, communications, journalism, or media is preferred.
• Have strong communication skills and excellent writing and editing skills.
• Be detail-oriented and responsible, and able to pivot quickly when needed.
• Be eager to learn and apply digital marketing and communications best practices.
• Be a self-starter who can work independently and collaborate with a team.
• Have unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. without a visa or sponsorship.
• Submit a resume, cover letter, and short writing sample demonstrating storytelling ability.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with BBYO is preferred but not required.
• A basic understanding of website and email design is preferred; prior experience with Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Airtable, Sprout Social, and Umbraco is not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Create written materials, including emails, letters, and social media posts, to support and promote summer programs, membership recruitment, overnight conventions, and Movement initiatives.
• Support research projects on Gen Alpha trends, youth culture, digital engagement, social media, and promotional product and swag trends; provide insights and recommendations to the Marketing & Communications team.
• Support communications projects for BBYO International Convention, including scheduling interviews and press and assisting with preparation and execution of livestream coverage, podcasts, and other activities.
• Learn and use Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Airtable, Sprout Social, and Umbraco to support digital marketing activities.
• Contribute to metrics and analytics projects evaluating marketing campaign results and return on investment.
• Maintain the photography archive and select photos for marketing content.
• Attend team meetings and gain hands-on experience with the marketing and communications work of a global nonprofit.
• Take on special projects and new initiatives as needed.
• Provide general support to marketing team staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed