Marketing & Communications Intern

District of Columbia Bar • Washington, DC

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Marketing & Communications Intern provides broad support to the D.C. Bar’s Marketing Department. This position assists with the development, coordination, and execution of marketing and communications initiatives to promote the Bar’s programs, events, and services. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, creative, and eager to gain hands-on experience in digital marketing, content creation, and project coordination within a professional membership organization. The internship is expected to begin June 2026 and will run through August 2026. This is an hourly position working up to 21 hours per week.

Requirements

• Current student pursuing a degree in marketing, communications, journalism, digital media, or a related field.
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills. Must work well in a team environment and be able to interact, including in-person, with Bar members, volunteers, vendors, the public and Bar employees.
• Ability to handle and maintain the confidentiality of highly sensitive information.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with social media platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, X, Facebook) and analytics tools.
• Experience with photo/video editing software (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar).
• Interest in learning digital marketing tools such as Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Asana, and Clearview Social.

Responsibilities

• Brainstorms social media content ideas that align with the marketing and editorial calendar, evergreen campaigns, and current initiatives.
• Captures and produces visual content, including photos and short videos at Bar events, for use on digital and social channels.
• Helps create a library of images and digital assets that support and enhance brand messaging.
• Assists with day-to-day marketing and communications support, including project coordination and campaign tracking.
• Supports email marketing efforts and member outreach.
• Provides project management support, including tracking tasks, updating timelines, and coordinating deliverables.
• Acts as a liaison between the Marketing team and other Bar departments, facilitating collaboration, managing content requests, and following up as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees