Intern, Digital Marketing

USA for UNHCR • Washington, DC

4h • Hybrid

About The Position

USA for UNHCR, a certified Great Place to Work non-profit organization headquartered in Washington, DC, is excited to announce its Early Talent Program Summer 2026. USA for UNHCR’s vision is “a world where every person forced to flee can build a better future” and its mission is to protect and support refugees by mobilizing resources, elevating awareness, and driving action through a network of engaged supporters.
The Digital Marketing team seeks a highly motivated individual to serve as a Digital Marketing Intern. This internship is a 10-week assignment that will provide excellent opportunities for contributing to USA for UNHCR’s mission and vision. The internship is open to undergraduate students who are in the process of completing Social Sciences or equivalent coursework, studying Marketing, International Relations, Business, Graphic/Web Design, or related fields and wish to gain exposure to digital marketing and fundraising. The internship is an in-person 10-week assignment. The Intern will work with the Digital Marketing Team and contribute to various programmatic and campaign-based initiatives. Candidates must embody USA for UNHCR values: Passionate, Data Driven, Transparent, Forward Thinking, Cutting Edge, and Dynamic.
This paid internship runs from June 1, 2026, to August 7, 2026. The position is hybrid, requiring in-office work on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and remote work on Monday and Friday. The intern must be available for the entire 10-week duration. The internship is based at our office in DC. Room and board are not included.

Requirements

• 0-2 years of relevant experience; undergraduate students currently pursuing coursework in Marketing, International Relations, Business, Social Sciences, Graphic/Web Design, or related fields.
• Interest in or foundational knowledge of email marketing or digital advertising; familiarity with Salesforce Marketing Cloud or a similar marketing automation platform is a plus.
• Preferred familiarity with HTML or willingness to learn basic coding.
• Basic familiarity with graphic design tools (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks at once.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new software and database programs.
• Strong organizational and written communication skills.
• High energy, strong work ethic, and a collaborative mindset.
• Demonstrated passion for USA for UNHCR’s mission and commitment to neutrality and respect when navigating diverse perspectives or sensitive topics.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in or foundational knowledge of email marketing or digital advertising; familiarity with Salesforce Marketing Cloud or a similar marketing automation platform is a plus.
• Preferred familiarity with HTML or willingness to learn basic coding.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of digital strategies and assets to increase fundraising, engagement, and brand awareness among online audiences across digital platforms, like email copy, website images, video ads, etc.
• Assist with image selection and creation of compelling fundraising copy.
• Provide production support for digital campaigns, including emails, SMS messages, landing pages, source codes, website updates, and other assets.
• Help produce timely and accurate digital performance tracking and reporting for internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with team members to brainstorm and implement A/B testing ideas, content variations, and innovative digital strategies to improve fundraising performance and subscriber engagement.
• Assist with the execution and data monitoring of in-house advertising campaigns across departments.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees