What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marketing Intern position at Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center?
Please note: we have internship availability for Summer or Fall of 2026, or after.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Marketing
Intern
PROGRAM: Marketing
JOB SUMMARY:
This unpaid internship offers hands-on experience in marketing, social media, content creation, and community engagement.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assist in the creation of marketing and advertising materials, including social media posts, ads, flyers, and promotional content.
- Help update and maintain the company website with fresh content and relevant information.
- Support the planning and execution of marketing events and community outreach initiatives.
- Assist with the management and organization of marketing and donor databases.
- Attend community outreach events to represent the company and engage with the public.
- Help prepare promotional presentations and marketing materials for campaigns.
- Support the annual appeal campaign by contributing to content creation and outreach efforts.
- Provide daily administrative support to the marketing team as needed.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITION: Must be able to walk, sit, stand, crouch, twist, bend, reach overhead, maneuver stairs and stretch in a manner conducive to the execution of daily activities. Must be able to move around the office on a daily basis. While performing the duties of this job, the intern must communicate with others and exchange information. This is primarily a sedentary position (standing and/or sitting). Intern regularly operates a computer and other office equipment on a daily basis. Occasional bending and lifting of office materials up to 30 lbs.
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Perform other duties as assigned by the Marketing and Communications Specialist.
EQUIPMENT USED: Computer, telephone/cell phone, office equipment, vehicle
JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.) and basic content creation.
- Knowledge of graphic design tools (Canva, Adobe Suite, etc.) is a plus.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Passion for marketing, branding, and community engagement.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center is committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment free from harassment, violence and discrimination. Our inclusive work environment represents many different backgrounds, cultures and viewpoints. The core values we live by include: integrity, respect, people focused, community focused, continuous improvement, compassion, partnership and collaboration, empowerment and financial stewardship. All Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center owned facilities are smoke/drug free environments, with some exposure to excessive noise, dust and temperature. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of conditions at client sites.
SUPERVISED BY: Marketing and Communications Specialist
SUPERVISES:
None
POSITION DESIGNATION: Unpaid, Part-Time
This job description is subject to change at any time.