Marketing Intern

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society•Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) seeks a part-time Digital Marketing Intern to work closely with the Digital Content Manager on content creation and digital marketing initiatives with a focus on email marketing and SEO. This internship runs from June - August 2026 with flexible scheduling to accommodate academic commitments. The intern must be available 24 hours a week. This position will receive a total stipend of $1,500, payable in 3 payments, on the condition that the student must receive college credit for the internship.

Requirements

Currentlypursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field.
Rising Junior or Senior preferred.
Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a keen attention to detail.
Interest or experience in SEO and content marketing (coursework, projects, or self-taught knowledge welcomed).
Proficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks effectively, and solve problems in real time.
Comfortable conducting interviews and translating information into engaging content.
Creative, organized, and flexible with a collaborative mindset.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with email marketing platforms, project management software,andCMS systems is a plus.
Interest in horticulture, community engagement,or nonprofit workis a plus.

Responsibilities

Assistin executing PHS’s digital marketing strategy to support brand awareness, audience engagement, and lead generation.
Write and edit content for the PHS blog, website pages,andemail campaignswith a focus on SEO best practices.
Conduct keyword research and collaborate on content calendars to ensure optimized, audience-driven content.
Support SEO efforts including on-page optimization, meta descriptions, internal linking, and content audits.
Interviewsubject matter experts and community partners to gather stories and develop engaging content.
Assist in email marketing efforts by drafting and sending email campaigns throughMailChimp.
Work within a Content Management System (CMS) to publish and update website content.
Research and selectappropriate imagesand digital assets using Canto, PHS’s digital asset management system.
Review analytics reports and support content performance tracking (Google Analytics, email reports, etc.).
Contribute to marketing activities for major PHS initiatives including thePop UpGardens, Meadowbrook Farm,the Philadelphia Flower Show,and ongoingcampaign promotions.