NRF Foundation – Marketing & Communications Intern
About The Position
The NRF Foundation provides the skills and resources needed for a life-changing career. As NRF's nonprofit 501(c)(3), we connect people to an industry that’s a great place to start and a great place to grow. Together, we help people build better lives and stronger communities. The NRF Foundation team works to connect people of all backgrounds to extraordinary careers with industry-recognized training and credentials with its RISE Up program , and helps university students nationwide accelerate their careers in retail through more than $800,000 in scholarships annually and year-round opportunities to connect to company recruiters and industry mentors. We have exciting internship opportunities for college students to learn valuable insights about the retail industry and the role of a trade association. Do you have a passion for the retail industry? Do you enjoy learning and gaining hands-on experience working with a team? If yes, this may be the summer internship for you. Interested candidates should apply with a resume and cover letter by February 20, 2026, to be considered. Program Dates: June 1, 2026 – July 30, 2026 Hourly Rate: $25 – $28 Location: Washington, D.C. Office Work Model: Hybrid — In-office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday; remote Monday and Friday The NRF Foundation Marketing & Communications Intern will assist the NRF Foundation Communications & Content team in planning, developing, publishing and reporting on digital content.
Requirements
- Current rising junior or senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, English, journalism, public relations, digital media, or a related field
- Strong writing skills and ability to tailor content for different audiences
- Curious, creative, and strong critical thinking skills
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Must apply by February 20, 2026 for consideration.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with NRF Foundation programs
- Experience with social media planning, content creation, or campaign development
- Exposure to storytelling, interviewing, or content strategy through coursework or extracurricular projects
Responsibilities
- Assist with developing blog posts to share impact stories from our training partners and scholarship recipients
- Assist with the creation of classroom activities and other content for our NRF Foundation RISE Up training partners
- Support the creation of a marketing campaign for an NRF Foundation program
- Assist with social media planning, scheduling and production
- Other duties as assigned
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Career Level
Intern
