Marketing & Communications Intern

Rescue Mission
  • Syracuse, New York
    12 days ago

    Job Description

    Marketing & Communications Intern (Unpaid) 
    Join the Rescue Mission Team! 

    About the Opportunity 

    Are you a creative, motivated student looking to gain hands-on experience in marketing and communications while supporting a meaningful nonprofit mission? 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. 

    What You'll Do 
    • 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. 


    What We're Looking For 
    • Currently enrolled in a degree program in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field. 
    • Strong written communication skills. 
    • Familiarity with social media platforms. 
    • Familiarity with Canva, Adobe, or similar design tools is a plus. 
    • 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. 

    What You'll Gain 
    • 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. 

    About the Rescue Mission 

    The Rescue Mission works to put love into action through food, shelter, clothing, and hope. As a Marketing Intern, you will have the opportunity to use your creativity and skills to help share the stories, programs, and impact of an organization serving individuals throughout our community.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSyracuse, New York
    Websitehttps://rescuemissionalliance.org/careers/

    Skills

    • Adobe Product Familyunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Content Developmentunmatched
    • Digital Mediaunmatched
    • Direct Mailunmatched
    • Fundraisingunmatched
    • Fundraising Campaignunmatched
    • Graphicsunmatched
    • Journalismunmatched
    • Marketingunmatched
    • Marketing Campaignunmatched
    • Marketing Communicationsunmatched
    • Nonprofitunmatched
    • Online Marketingunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Promotional Programsunmatched
    • Social Mediaunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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