Intern - Marketing & Communications Internship Spring 2026

Waypoint • Dover, NH

59d • Hybrid

About The Position

Waypoint is seeking a Marketing & Communications Intern for the Spring of 2026. This is an unpaid internship where you can earn credits toward your college degree. This position works with Waypoint’s Communication and Grant Team. Waypoint is a social service organization providing a range of services to more than 9,000 individuals each year. The work crosses the lifespan from support for babies with developmental delays to youth experiencing homelessness to home care for seniors. As an intern with Waypoint, you will be able to make a difference by contributing your social media, graphic design, information technology, and marketing skills. This opportunity is a fit for you if you are creative, curious, and interested in being part of a small team and getting wide exposure to all things communications. You can work hybrid from one of several of our locations throughout the state, or fully remote if that arrangement works best for you. This internship will be designed to meet your interests and utilize your strengths. 72, 96, and 120-hour internships are available, and working hours are flexible. The environment is fast-paced, deadline-driven, positive, encouraging, and fun. You will gain experience in the areas of social media, graphic design, marketing campaigns, public relations, community engagement, and more. The position has been designed to give you a good understanding of the workflow within an agency as well as to develop entry-level marketing skills.

Requirements

• You must be passionate about our mission and purpose.
• Ability to work at least 72 hours over the course of 12-14 weeks.
• Must be a junior or senior in college.
• Excellent writing skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Familiarity with Canva and/or the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Passion for digital media and strong interest in using digital media skills to develop marketing & communication campaigns
• Reliability, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn new skills and pitch in to meet deadlines.
• Ability to clearly communicate over the phone, in writing, and in person.
• Must pass a criminal record check, with no history of abuse, neglect or exploitation and a motor vehicle check.

Nice To Haves

• Intermediate to advanced experience in WordPress, Web Design, and HTML is a plus!

Responsibilities

• Creating flyers, social media posts, advertisements, and other marketing collateral using Canva
• Creating content, including video reels, for social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn
• Writing copy for emails, press releases, website, social media, newsletters, and other potential needs
• Analyzing web and social media analytics to assist Communications Team in making strategic decisions
• Assisting in gathering essential information for donor communication materials
• Copy-editing marketing collateral
• Assisting with website updates and troubleshooting website issues if experienced in this area
• Photographing events and program happenings
• Assisting with events as needed

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees