Marketing Intern

Growing Futures Early Education Center is a nonprofit Head Start and Early Head Start program serving families across Johnson County, Kansas. For more than 60 years, we’ve supported children and families through high-quality early childhood education, family advocacy, and wraparound services.

We’re looking for a creative, organized, and community-minded Marketing Intern to support our communications, fundraising, volunteer, and community engagement efforts. This hands-on opportunity is ideal for a student or early-career professional interested in marketing, communications, nonprofit development, or community service.  This position will be available through December 18th with a possibility to extend into the Spring 2027 semester. 

What You’ll Do

• Create and schedule social media content and engage with our online community
• Capture authentic photo and video stories at classrooms, family events, and other Growing Futures activities
• Assist with volunteer group coordination and support community engagement efforts
• Represent Growing Futures at local networking events, including Johnson County Chamber of Commerce gatherings
• Support the Marketing Coordinator and broader development team with communications and fundraising activities

What We’re Looking For

• Interest in early childhood education, nonprofit work, or serving the community
• Comfortable taking photos and videos and engaging with children, families, and community members
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
• Organized, dependable, proactive, and willing to take initiative
• Familiarity with Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn preferred
• Canva or basic photo-editing experience is a plus

What to Expect
This is an active, community-facing role that includes local travel and work at both Growing Futures locations and off-site events. Reliable transportation is required, and the position may occasionally require moving equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. An initial physical exam and TB test are required as a condition of employment.

Why Growing Futures?
Join a mission-driven organization where your creativity and communication skills can help tell the stories of children and families while strengthening connections throughout our community.