Marketing Intern (26-27 School Year)

Compass Charter School • New York, NY

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About The Position

Compass Charter School is seeking a creative, organized, and mission-driven Marketing Intern to support the school’s marketing and enrollment initiatives. This internship provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in education marketing, community engagement, and digital communications while contributing to the growth and visibility of a progressive elementary school.
The Marketing Intern will work closely with school leadership to support projects related to student recruitment, digital marketing, storytelling, and community outreach. The intern will help highlight the work of Compass students, staff, and families while promoting the mission and values of the school.
This role is ideal for a college student or recent graduate interested in marketing, communications, public relations, nonprofit work, or education.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Media Studies, or a related field preferred
• Strong interest in marketing, communications, and storytelling
• Educational philosophy aligns with the mission and vision of Compass
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience or familiarity with social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok etc.)
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and school leadership
• Interest in community engagement and mission-driven work
• Creative thinker with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

Nice To Haves

• Graphic design skills (Canva, Adobe, or similar platforms) preferred
• Knowledge of or connection to the local community is a plus

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of marketing and communications strategies for the elementary and middle school
• Assist in creating content for social media, newsletters, and the school website
• Capture and curate photos, videos, and stories that highlight student learning and school events
• Assist with marketing campaigns related to student enrollment
• Support the promotion of school events, programs, and initiatives
• Help manage and organize digital marketing assets and materials
• Assist in maintaining and updating website content as needed
• Conduct research on marketing trends, school marketing strategies, and community engagement opportunities
• Support the planning and promotion of open houses, school tours, and community events
• Collaborate with school staff to highlight classroom projects, student work, and school initiatives
• Track and report on marketing analytics (social media engagement, website visits, etc.)
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality when working with student information and school communications

Benefits

• Compass offers a competitive internship stipend to commensurate with experience.
• This internship may also qualify for academic credit depending on the intern’s university requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees