Marketing & Communication Intern

Grow Through Life Counseling•San Diego, CA

About The Position

The Marketing & Communications Intern supports Grow Through Life Counseling's marketing, outreach, and referral development efforts. This role combines social media management, community engagement, referral partner communication, marketing analytics, and administrative support to help increase visibility, strengthen referral relationships, and support practice growth across multiple office locations.

Requirements

Current college student or recent graduate in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Graphic Design, Business, or related field
Strong written communication skills
Experience with Canva or similar design software
Familiarity with Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and social media scheduling platforms
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Comfortable working independently and managing multiple projects
Interest in healthcare, mental health, or community outreach preferred
Creative and detail-oriented
Strong follow-through and reliability
Professional written communication skills
Comfortable learning new systems and processes
Passion for relationship-building and community engagement

Responsibilities

Schedule social media content across platforms
Create and publish Instagram Stories
Assist with content creation, graphics, and marketing materials in Canva
Monitor engagement and support community interaction online
Participate in relevant Facebook groups and online community outreach
Review weekly intake reports and identify referral sources
Contact referral partners to thank them for referrals and maintain relationships
Update referral partner databases and outreach trackers
Assist with referral page and resource directory updates
Complete weekly marketing audits and performance tracking
Compile social media and outreach metrics
Identify trends and opportunities for increased engagement and referral growth
Conduct monthly Psychology Today profile audits and updates
Update internal employee portal resources and marketing materials
Maintain drop-off tracking and outreach records
Assist with event preparation and community outreach initiatives
Support special projects, graphic design requests, newsletters, and promotional campaigns
Attend networking events, Lunch & Learns, and community events as schedule permits