Intern - Marketing (Summer 2026)

MCHS Family of Services•Redford Charter Township, MI

About The Position

Join our Chief Development Officer (CDO), Marketing Supervisor, and Marketing Officer for a well-rounded introduction to nonprofit marketing and social media work. The Marketing Intern will support content gathering, monitor social media activity, conduct research or market trends, and assist with additional tasks in support of the Marketing team. This role requires strong communication skills, professionalism, and a collaborative mindset. The Marketing intern should be comfortable working across departments and contributing to a positive, mission-driven environment.

Requirements

Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate college students with an emphasis in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, Business Administrations, and/or Public Relations are encouraged to apply.
Must meet the State’s Moral Character standard.
Proficiency in computer use and software applications, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Basic understanding of marketing principles, social media platforms, and digital content strategies.
Ability to plan, organize, and support marketing initiatives and campaigns.
Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with agency staff, volunteers, and community partners.
Demonstrate strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Strong research skills, particularly related to marketing trends and audience engagement.
Contribute to a positive and collaborative team culture at MCHS.
Ability to manage time and multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
Handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
Be collaborative, flexible, and adaptable.
Possess a high degree of personal accountability and responsibility, with the ability to support, organize, and implement marketing goals, projects, and initiatives.

Nice To Haves

Experience with social media platforms and content scheduling tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

Help gather content ideas and support the development of weekly or monthly content calendars.
Monitor social media activity, comments, and messages, and flag engagement opportunities or trends.
Conduct basic research on social media trends, hashtags, and best practices.
Support the creation of simple graphics and visual assets using existing templates and brand guidelines.
Assist with formatting flyers, social media graphics, presentations, and basic marketing collateral.
Help organize and prepare content for digital and print use.
Assist with photographing events, programs, and agency activities as needed.
Help organize, label, and upload photos to shared folders or asset libraries.
Support basic photo editing and selection for social media, website, or email use.
Assist with gathering stories, quotes, or highlights from programs and events for marketing use.
Help proofread website pages, email newsletters, and marketing materials for accuracy and clarity.
Provide general administrative and project support to the Marketing and Development team.
Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and a strong interest in nonprofit communications.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Development Officer (CDO) and Marketing Team.