Marketing & Communications Intern

Rescue Mission • Syracuse, NY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Rescue Mission is seeking a Marketing & Communications Intern to support initiatives related to digital marketing, direct mail, social media, content creation, experiential marketing, and fundraising campaigns. In this role, you will collaborate with staff to create content, support campaigns, review promotional data, and help maintain brand consistency across the organization. Your work will help share the Rescue Mission’s impact and advance its mission of providing food, shelter, clothing, and hope to those in need. This internship offers an opportunity to build practical skills, contribute to mission-focused projects, and learn how marketing and communications support a nonprofit organization.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a degree program in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Familiarity with social media platforms.
• Interest in nonprofit work and community impact.
• Ability to work collaboratively, stay organized, and manage multiple assignments.
• Commitment to supporting the Rescue Mission’s mission by putting love into action through food, shelter, clothing, and hope.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Canva, Adobe, or similar design tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute digital marketing initiatives, including social media content, promotional graphics, and written copy.
• Support digital marketing, direct mail, fundraising collateral, campaigns, and experiential marketing initiatives.
• Document, analyze, and evaluate historical promotional data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Contribute to strategies designed to increase engagement with the Rescue Mission’s digital content.
• Help maintain brand consistency across organizational materials and communications.
• Collaborate with Marketing & Communications staff and other departments as needed.
• Work within the Rescue Mission’s policies, procedures, and mission statement.
• Maintain regular and predictable in-person attendance.
• Promote a safety-first approach by following applicable safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience in nonprofit marketing and communications.
• Exposure to digital marketing, fundraising, direct mail, and engagement initiatives.
• Experience creating content for digital, social media, and print communications.
• Opportunities to develop work samples and practical skills.
• Guidance and professional development from experienced team members.
• A better understanding of how marketing and communications support donor engagement and nonprofit programs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed