Marketing & Communications Intern

Parallax Advanced Research•Columbus, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Marketing & Communications Intern will play a key supporting role in advancing the visibility, accessibility, and impact of the OnRamp Hub’s programming for the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), Department of War (DoW) mission partners and non-traditional industry innovators. This intern will collaborate closely with the team to develop compelling content, streamline communication strategies, and enhance stakeholder engagement across various initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity for a student with interests in national security, innovation ecosystems, or dual-use technologies to gain experience in marketing, storytelling, and program support within a fast-paced, dynamic, and mission-driven environment. This internship is available immediately and will run until the end of the current academic year (May 2026), with a potential to extend through the summer or fall semesters of 2026 (December 2026).

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a degree program in Marketing, Communications, Event Management, Public Relations, Strategic Design, or a related field.
Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal—with attention to tone, clarity, and accessibility.
Experience or interest in supporting events, hospitality, or space logistics.
Familiarity with tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Constant Contact, or similar platforms.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Availability to work a minimum of 10 hours and up to 20 hours per week on site.
Must be a US citizen with no need for sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Interest in defense innovation, public-private partnerships, or mission-driven work is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist in the creation of marketing collateral, slide decks, program briefs, and infographics to communicate the value and structure of OnRamp Hub services.
Draft content for newsletters, social media posts, and website updates to highlight recent program activities, outcomes, and opportunities.
Support messaging and branding consistency across all external communications, in alignment with broader organizational goals.
Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of in-person and virtual events, workshops, and meetings.
Manage logistics for space setup, guest coordination, A/V needs, signage, and post-event breakdown.
Help maintain OnRamp Hub event and meeting spaces to ensure readiness and functionality.
Support documentation of events through photography, live streaming, or note-taking as needed.
Assist the team with logistical and administrative tasks related to event planning, program tracking, and documentation.
Support KPI tracking, survey analysis, and reporting by compiling relevant communication data and feedback.
Support other duties as assigned.