Marketing & Communication Intern

Marketing & Communications Intern

Job Title:

Marketing & Communications Intern

Department:

Marketing & Communications

Reports to:

Director Marketing & Communication

FLSA:

Unpaid

Division

Marketing & Communications

Location

Onsite

Business Unit

Marketing & Communication

Grade level

NA

Children’s Center of Wayne County (TCC) The Children’s Center, founded in 1929, provides evidence-based clinical therapy to children who deal with mental, behavioral, emotional, intellectual, and developmental health and educational challenges or may have experienced trauma.

School + Community-Based Partnerships: We partner with K-12 schools and community organizations that serve children to provide clinical therapy, counseling, psychological services, and psychiatric evaluations, treatment & interventions.

Child Welfare: In addition to the clinical therapy programs offered, The Children’s Center places children in licensed foster homes, and supports them throughout their time in the child welfare system.

Child Well-being + Family Success: We operate an onsite family success center that promotes child-wellbeing and offers children and youth from all walks of life to access relevant mental health crisis prevention and child abuse and neglect prevention services.

Advocacy: We champion child and youth's well-being for those experiencing poverty-related issues, those within the child welfare system, and those in need of evidence-based, clinical therapy.

TCC’s mission is to help children and families shape their own futures. If as many children as possible, and their families can easily access comprehensive, evidence-based, clinical therapy that is integrated into and supports their everyday lives then, children will experience an improved quality of life where they have a true sense of agency and empowerment in their lives.

We embrace and demonstrate a set of Core Values as the foundation of our culture. They define how we do what we do, and what we value in our work with each other and our community. Daily demonstration of these values, in mindset and behavior, is required to be successful as a TCC team member.

• Dedicated-We are devoted, dedicated and always willing to pitch to accomplish our mission.
• Passionate-We are passionate about what we do and helping the people we serve.
• Accountable-We do what we say and accomplish all aspects of our responsibilities.
• Can Do Attitude- We approach our responsibilities with a positive attitude.
• Respectful- We always treat co-workers, donors, children and families with the utmost respect, courtesy, and patience.

Internship Summary

The Marketing & Communications Intern supports the Marketing and Communications Manager in promoting The Children’s Center’s mission and programs. This role offers hands-on experience in nonprofit marketing, social media management, event promotion, and digital content creation.

The intern will assist with social media content, event coverage, photography, and the creation of marketing materials while gaining experience in nonprofit communications, branding, and community engagement.

Intern Job Requirement

• Valid State of Michigan Driver’s License and Insurance (State ID acceptable for non- driving assignment)
• DHHS Clearance
• Results of Current TB Test
• Proof of COVID Vaccination

Preferred Skills

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office

• Familiarity with Microsoft Teams

• Experience with Canva or other graphic design tools

• Interest in social media marketing and digital communications

• Basic photography or content creation skills preferred

• Understanding of branding and brand guidelines is a plus

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Projects/Responsibilities During Placement

• Support the Marketing and Communications Director with day-to-day marketing task

• Assist in managing social media platforms, including drafting posts, scheduling content, and monitoring engagement

• Capture photos and short videos at events, programs, and organizational activities for use in marketing and storytelling

• Gather content from staff and programs to support social media, newsletters, and marketing campaigns

• Design event flyers, graphics, and promotional materials using Canva while maintaining brand guidelines
• Assist with promotional efforts for organizational events and initiatives

• Help create and organize content for newsletters and digital communications

• Support website update requests as needed

• Attend designated events to capture content and support program team

• Participate in marketing meetings and gain exposure to nonprofit communications and branding strategies

• Assist with additional marketing and communications projects as assigned

Learning Opportunities

During this internship, the intern will gain experience in:

• Nonprofit marketing and communications strategy

• Social media management and analytics

• Content creation and visual storytelling

• Brand management and marketing design

• Event promotion and community engagement

Physical Requirement

• Administrative Work: Ability to prepare and inspect documents in hard copy or electronic format. Ability tolerate exposure to computer screens and operate computer/keyboards and other equipment on a frequent and/or continuous basis.

• Communication: Ability to receive and exchange information and accurately and effectively communicate and converse with others.

• Provide Instruction: Ability to convey detailed instructions or ideas accurately.

• Lifting: Ability to lift up to 10 Lbs.

• Sitting: Ability to sit for extended periods of time.

This intern description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that might occur during placement. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.