Marketing & Communications Intern

Description

Marketing and Communications Intern for Hamilton County Community Foundation (HCCF) responsible for assisting with day-to-day marketing and communications that advance Hamilton County Community Foundation’s mission and brand.

Who We Are: We are Hamilton County Community Foundation (HCCF). Our mission is to mobilizes people, ideas, and investments to create a community where everyone has equitable opportunity. We connect donors, nonprofits, and partners to address the county’s most pressing challenges and drive lasting change.

Who We Are Seeking: We are searching for a part- time Marketing and Communications Intern for Hamilton County Community Foundation (HCCF) responsible for assisting with day-to-day marketing and communications that advance Hamilton County Community Foundation’s mission and brand. The Intern is hands-on and detail-oriented and filled with creative energy while aligning with organizational strategy. In collaboration with the Marketing and Communications Officer, the Intern is responsible for content development of communications including social media platforms, donor solicitations and stewardship reports, event promotions, and other communications. This role is designed for a motivated student interested in nonprofit work, communications, and community impact. Other related duties may also be assigned as needed. This role will report to the Vice President, Development and External Engagement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Communications & Media Support

• Assist in capturing content (photos, videos, short-form storytelling) at events and programs
• Support development of social media and digital content as well as other marketing materials, including press releases, donor solicitations, etc. 
• Help organize and maintain media assets for organizational use
• Collaborate with communications staff to elevate stories from the field

2. Program & Organizational Support

• Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas for improving communication strategies

3. Professional Development

• Gain exposure to nonprofit operations, fundraising, and community engagement strategies
• Receive feedback and guidance to support career development

Additional Considerations

• This role is primarily in-person, with potential travel to local events
• Flexibility to support occasional evening events

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the internship, the intern will

• Gain hands-on experience in community engagement and nonprofit programming
• Develop skills in digital storytelling and communications
• Build professional connections within the nonprofit sector

Requirements

The following are the qualifications and minimum requirements necessary for a person to perform this job: An ideal candidate for the Marketing & Communications Intern is a creative, detail-driven communicator with excellent project management skills and a passion for advancing community foundation work. The candidate would bring a combination of these skills, qualities, and experiences:

Job Requirements and Qualifications

• Current college student majoring in philanthropy, nonprofit management, marketing or communications (valid college enrollent will be required).
• Track record of producing compelling written, digital, and visual content (press releases, op-eds, social campaigns, reports, toolkits).
• Experience in marketing, communications, nonprofit management or a related field preferred but not required. 
• Proficiency with Canva (or similar design tools), website content management systems and social media platforms.
• Strong writing and editing skills, with an ability to adjust voice and tone for different audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail and deadlines.
• Comfort with video and photography (using a mobile phone) and basic photo editing for event and social media use.
• Ability to collaborate with a small, supportive team while also working independently.

Working Conditions

Essential functions are regularly performed in an office setting without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

Physical Conditions

• Sitting at a desk the majority of the day.
• Some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10) pounds.
• Tasks may involve extended periods of time at keyboard or workstation.
• Tasks require the ability to perceive and hear sounds and see visual cues or signals.
• Tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

What You Get:

• $20/hr minimum and a flexible, 
• hybrid work arrangement – Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at the home base located in Hamilton County, 11999 Lakeside Drive, Fishers IN. Monday and Friday are work from home unless in-person attendance is required to accommodate meetings, or event attendance. Weekly hours will be determined in concert with class schedule considerations.
• An opportunity to do meaningful, results-driven work with a passionate, diverse team, supporting organizations that are committed to building and maintaining a strong, equitable and supportive culture for our team of changemakers.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Central Indiana Community Foundation, the Indianapolis Foundation, Hamilton County Community Foundation, and Women’s Fund of Central Indiana we seek to recruit persons of diverse backgrounds and to support their retention and advancement. We are committed to fostering a workplace culture where employees and applicants are to be provided a full and fair opportunity for employment, career advancement and access to programs without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or parental status. Our mission is to build a community of opportunity no matter place, race, or identity.