Marketing and Communications Intern

Knoxville Habitat for Humanity • Knoxville, TN

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Marketing & Communications Intern is a semester-long, learning-focused role designed to provide hands-on experience in nonprofit marketing and communications. The intern supports outreach efforts for both the Knoxville Habitat for Humanity affiliate and the Knoxville Habitat ReStore. This role is supervised and collaborative. Interns assist with drafting content, supporting campaigns, and contributing to marketing projects under the guidance of the Marketing & Communications (MarComm) team. Final messaging, publishing, strategy, and decision-making remain the responsibility of staff. The on-site schedule follows an 80/20 split between the affiliate headquarters and the ReStore, while project work supports both areas. This structure provides exposure to storytelling, digital marketing, campaign execution, and community engagement across both nonprofit and retail environments.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an undergraduate or graduate program in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Advertising, or a related field
• Strong written communication skills
• Interest in nonprofit work and community impact
• Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and collaborate
• Familiarity with social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

• Drafting social media captions and assisting with content creation/scheduling (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)
• Supporting email newsletters and digital communications
• Drafting content for blog posts, website updates, and events
• Supporting promotion of fundraising campaigns, volunteer opportunities, and community events
• Assisting with event-day content capture and post-event recap materials
• Capturing photos and short-form video at events or the ReStore (with guidance)
• Assisting with organizing and managing digital assets
• Tracking basic digital engagement metrics and summarizing performance
• Supporting content calendars, timelines, and project organization

Benefits

• Mentorship and feedback from experienced marketing professionals
• Opportunities to build an approved professional portfolio
• Exposure to marketing strategies for fundraising, volunteer engagement, and retail operations
• Hands-on experience supporting nonprofit and retail marketing initiatives
• Insight into mission-driven storytelling and ethical communications

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree