Paid Summer Marketing & Communications Intern Location: Staples, MN (Hybrid Eligible) Duration: 8 weeks between June 9, 2025 – August 29, 2025 Hours: 20 hours per week Compensation: $18 per hour Reports To: Five Wings Arts Council Executive Director Application Deadline: Friday, May 2, 2025 at 3 pm About the Position We are seeking a motivated and creative Marketing & Communications Intern to support our nonprofit’s outreach efforts during the summer of 2025. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in marketing strategy, social media management, and community engagement while making a meaningful impact. Key Responsibilities Social Media Strategy & Content Creation: Design and implement a summer social media campaign across multiple platforms to engage our target audience. Develop and schedule content in alignment with our organizational branding, including graphics, videos, and written posts. Assist Executive Director to track engagement and adjust strategies as needed to maximize impact. Community Outreach & Engagement: Plan and execute 1-3 focus group meetings with our target demographic to increase awareness of our programs. Assist with event promotion, coordination, and follow-up communications. General Marketing Support: Assist in developing promotional materials such as flyers, newsletters, and email campaigns. Research and present best practices in nonprofit marketing and outreach, and provide recommendations to the Executive Director. Support additional marketing and communications tasks as assigned. Qualifications Must be a high school graduate and either; be registered with a post-secondary institution (minimum of part-time) or; be a graduate of a post-secondary institution and begin the internship within two weeks of your graduation date. Currently enrolled in or recently completed a degree program in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field preferred. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, etc.). Basic graphic design skills (Canva, Adobe Suite, or similar) preferred. Self-motivated, organized, and detail oriented. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Work Environment Hybrid work available (remote and in-person work in Staples, MN). Some local travel within the Brainerd area may be required for outreach meetings. Hiring Timeline Application Deadline: Friday, May 2, 2025 Application Review: May 5–7, 2025 Interviews with promising candidates: May 8–16, 2025 Notification to final candidate: By May 19, 2025 Earliest Internship Start Date: Monday, June 9, 2025 (some flexibility available) To Apply: Submit a resume and a brief cover letter explaining your interest in the position by Friday, May 2, 2025 at 3 pm. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.