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Marketing & Communications Intern

CompanyHand to Hold
LocationAustin
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 1, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support the marketing team by creating social media content, drafting newsletters, and assisting with story collection from NICU families. They will also help with event marketing and the production of multimedia content like podcasts and videos.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
54
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
15 hours
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About The Company
Hand to Hold® is a national nonprofit 501(c)(3) that is dedicated to providing providing early intervention mental health support, education and community for NICU & bereaved parents. Early intervention mental health support is provided to parents at no cost to families and all support is designed with the emotional, physical and social needs of the NICU parent. Our caring professional staff team (not volunteers) is comprised of trained NICU graduate and bereaved parents. Support includes: -Support groups* -One-to-one support -Counseling -Educational resources -Podcasts (Parent & Professional channels) -Hand to Hold mobile app -Comprehensive in-hospital bedside support with contracted partner hospitals* *Led by Hand to Hold's Family Support Specialists (Certified Mental Health Peer Specialists) with lived NICU and/or bereaved experience. We believe that Care for the Parent is Care for the Baby. When babies need the specialized medical attention of a NICU, it is emotionally traumatic to the parent and disruptive to traditional parent-baby bonding. NICU parents are up to 30% more likely to experience perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADS). Women of color are 2x more likely to experience PMADs. We are boldly removing barriers for equitable support by growing a hybrid model of in-person and virtual support in service to our vision. We envision a 🌎 where every NICU family has a trusted Hand to Hold through their NICU journey and beyond.
About the Role

Description

Marketing & Communications Intern
About Hand to Hold

Hand to Hold is a national nonprofit organization that is dedicated to providing early intervention mental health support before, during, and after a NICU stay, ensuring that all NICU families thrive.


Position Overview

Hand to Hold is seeking a motivated, creative, and collaborative Marketing & Communications Intern to support our marketing team and gain hands-on experience in nonprofit communications, storytelling, digital marketing, and community engagement.

This internship is ideal for a college student interested in marketing, communications, public relations, media, nonprofit leadership, content creation, or event marketing. The intern will work closely with the Marketing Manager and collaborate with members of the development and programs teams on a variety of meaningful projects.


Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with social media content creation, scheduling, and engagement
  • Support development of marketing campaigns and awareness initiatives
  • Help draft content for blogs, newsletters, email campaigns, and website updates
  • Assist with story collection efforts featuring NICU families, volunteers, donors, and community partners
  • Support podcast, video, and multimedia content production as needed
  • Assist with event marketing for fundraising events, conferences, and community programs
  • Conduct research on industry trends, nonprofit communications, and audience engagement
  • Help organize marketing assets, photos, videos, and content calendars
  • Attend occasional meetings, events, recordings, or community activities as available

Learning Opportunities

Interns will gain exposure to:

  • Nonprofit marketing and communications
  • Social media strategy and analytics
  • Brand storytelling
  • Email marketing
  • Public relations and community engagement
  • Fundraising and donor communications
  • Event marketing and promotion
  • Website and content management

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a college or university program, preferably Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Advertising, Media Studies, or a related field
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Creative thinker with attention to detail
  • Comfortable working independently and collaboratively
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Interest in nonprofit work, healthcare, maternal mental health, family support, or storytelling is a plus
  • Familiarity with Canva, social media platforms, or content creation tools is helpful but not required

What We're Looking For

  • Curious and eager to learn
  • Creative and willing to contribute ideas
  • Compassionate and mission-driven
  • Professional and dependable
  • Enthusiastic about helping families and making a meaningful impact



Requirements

Internship Details

  • Flexible schedule
  • Approximately 10-15 hours per week
  • Hybrid opportunity with occasional in-person meetings or events in the Austin area
  • Unpaid internship with eligibility for course credit
  • Supervised by the Marketing Manager/Executive Director
  • Semester and summer opportunities available

At Hand to Hold, interns are treated as valued members of the team and given opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects that directly impact NICU families across the country.

Key Skills
Social Media Content CreationDigital MarketingStorytellingPublic RelationsContent WritingEmail MarketingEvent MarketingCommunity EngagementCanvaMultimedia ProductionMarket ResearchTime Management
Categories
MarketingCreative & MediaSocial ServicesHealthcare
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