INTERN - Marketing and Communications

Communities Foundation of Texas•University Park, TX

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

In this role, you will provide overall marketing support to North Texas Giving Day. This role primarily focuses on social media, event coordination, storytelling, media relations, and content creation but may also involve other communication and public relations needs. This role is ideal for a detail oriented, proactive intern interested in event management, nonprofit marketing, social media, and community engagement. The intern will support multiple pillars of marketing while gaining hands on experience in large scale nonprofit event execution.

Requirements

Enrolled in a four-year accredited college, university, or graduate program in marketing, communications, nonprofit management, event management, or related field, preferred with good academic standing.
Basic understanding of working in a hybrid environment, workplace ethics, and effective communication.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
Familiarity with, or willingness to learn, tools including Canva, CapCut or similar social media editing tools, and media monitoring tools Cision,Truescope, and Sprout Social
Willingness to work some evenings or weekends around key NTGD events
Demonstrated strong organizational and planning abilities, with a track record of effectively coordinating, facilitating, and implementing projects in previous work or academic settings.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, along with the ability to analyze and synthesize information for effective problem-solving, are highly valued.
A passion for nonprofit partnership in the community.
Effectively model and demonstrate CFT’s core competencies, which include Collaboration, Impact and Problem Solving, Integrity and Accountability, Learning, and Internal and External Service.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship

Responsibilities

Develop a strong understanding of North Texas Giving Day FAQs and be prepared to help relay that messaging to donors and participating nonprofits through channel engagement
Prepare story and blog ideas highlighting participating nonprofits, referencing responses and insights from North Texas Giving Day’s PR Survey and social media activity. This may include proposing compelling storytelling opportunities for social media, website, and blog platforms.
Support event planning and logistics for NTGD signature and community activation events
Assist with event timelines, run‑of‑show documents, checklists, and internal coordination materials
Help track vendor needs, event supplies, signage, and printed materials
Support RSVP tracking, attendee lists, and event registration management
Provide day‑of event support, including setup, breakdown, registration check‑in, wayfinding, and general guest assistance
Assist with post‑event wrap‑up tasks, including organizing photos, collecting feedback, and documenting learnings
Help update internal tracking documents and event recaps
Support data entry and basic reporting related to event participation and engagement
Assist with social media content planning for North Texas Giving Day channel, proactively supporting early content creation to ensure a strong North Texas Giving Day season launch
Create and edit engaging short-form videos for Instagram Reels
Design simple graphics or carousels in Canva and/or Adobe Photoshop
Brainstorm and research ideas for original content for CFT and North Texas Giving Day channels
Assist with behind-the-scenes storytelling and day-in-the-life content for CFT and North Texas Giving Day channels
Assist with photo/video content shoots
Identify, engage, and collaborate with social media influencers and aligned brands to amplify North Texas Giving Day campaigns
Identify emerging social trends, formats, and cultural moments to increase engagement and reach
Maintain and update master media list/news contact database, including researching and verifying current contacts at reputable local and national outlets
Draft and proofread written materials for North Texas Giving Day, including blog posts, emails, newsletters, and social media copy