Marketing & Communications Intern

TEDCO • Columbia, MD

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Marketing & Communications Intern will support the Development & Marketing team in promoting the organization's programs, events, and initiatives through digital and traditional communication channels. This internship offers hands-on experience in content creation, social media management, website updates, email marketing, photography coordination, graphic design, media relations, and event promotion. The intern will gain exposure to a fast-paced marketing environment while developing valuable skills in strategic communications, branding, and digital marketing.

This position is ideal for a current undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Digital Media, or a related field who is eager to build a professional portfolio and contribute to meaningful projects.

This is a part-time hybrid internship requiring 20 hours per week. Workdays and hours are flexible and will be coordinated with the intern's academic schedule.

Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Eagerness to learn and take initiative
• Interest in marketing, marketing analytics, and development

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with design tools (e.g. Canva, Adobe Creative Suite)
• Experience with website platforms (e.g. Drupal, WordPress)
• Exposure to CRM and fundraising tools (e.g. Salesforce, HubSpot)
• Understanding of digital marketing platforms (e.g. Google Ads, Google Analytics, Hootsuite, Buffer)
• General knowledge of how these tools support donor engagement and campaign tracking

Responsibilities

• Support TEDCO’s marketing and development campaigns by collecting and analyzing data (both quantitative and qualitative)
• Assist in the planning and execution of marketing and fundraising campaigns across digital platforms
• Create and edit content for press releases, newsletters, reports, and promotional materials
• Support social media, website, and email marketing efforts
• Conduct research on prospective donors, sponsors, and funding opportunities
• Update marketing and development databases, including CRM and tracking spreadsheets
• Provide event support as needed
• Contribute to the development and ongoing updates of the Comprehensive Marketing Plan, Marketing Succession Plan, and Development Strategy Plan
• Provide administrative tasks to ensure the functionality and coordination of the Development & Marketing Department’s activities

What This Job Offers

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