Marketing Intern

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.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Education, Experience and Skills Required 

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

TO APPLY:

Please provide a cover letter, resume, and (2) writing samples that are not term papers. 

Please no telephone or walk-in inquiries. EOE. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.