Marketing and Communications Intern

James River Association • Richmond, VA

7d • $15 • Hybrid

About The Position

The James River Association (JRA) is a non-profit organization on a mission to protect the James River and connect people to it. JRA is excited to announce a marketing internship position for summer 2026! This position will support our Awareness team in creating compelling email, social and website content related to our James River Watch program. They will also get the opportunity to craft social content that reaches a wide audience of river lovers and recreationalists.
The Marketing Intern will work 10-15 hours per week. They must be available to work Fridays between 4-6pm. We offer a flexible hybrid work environment. Interns are encouraged to visit the JRA Richmond office one day per work week for in-person collaborations.
Preferred start date: between May 11-May 25
Preferred end date: between August 24-September 4

Requirements

• Must be available to work Friday evenings until about 6pm throughout the internship
• Reliable high-speed internet connection
• Personal phone for recording videos and capturing photographs

Nice To Haves

• experience with content creation and/or photography
• familiarity with Canva and MailChimp
• Baseline knowledge of the James River and river recreationalists
• Baseline knowledge of the James River and river recreationalists
• Experience crafting social media content for a business, nonprofit, or student group
• Experience creating high-quality graphics for social media and print

Responsibilities

• Support the JRA Marketing Team by developing content for weekly James River Watch emails, blogs, and social media posts.
• Create digital and print designs in Canva
• Work with JRA staff to source and organize images from volunteers, recreationalists, and other stakeholders
• Support the JRA team in developing a social media plan that encourages audiences to connect to the river.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees