What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marketing Communications Internship position at Oakland Literacy Council?
Marketing & Communications Intern (Unpaid, Hybrid – Fall/Winter Semester)
Organization: Oakland Literacy Council
Location: Downtown Pontiac, MI (Hybrid), 51111 Woodward Avenue, Suite 720
Hours: 3–5 hours per week, flexible schedule
Reports to: Executive Director
About Us
Oakland Literacy Council is a 42-year-old nonprofit that kickstarts futures through adult literacy. Adults in Oakland County, Michigan, turn to Oakland Literacy to improve their reading, math, computer, and English language skills through one-on-one tutoring with trained volunteers and proven curriculum.
Position Overview
We are seeking a motivated and creative Marketing & Communications Intern for the Fall and Winter Semester. This unpaid position is ideal for a college student majoring in marketing, communications, journalism, or a related field who wants to gain hands-on experience and build a portfolio of work samples while supporting a meaningful cause. The intern will work approximately 3–5 hours per week on a flexible, hybrid schedule.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and repurpose content about our impact and mission for a variety of audiences.
- Create engaging content for social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Threads, and X).
- Write monthly e-mail newsletters for volunteer tutors and donors.
- Update and enhance content on the organization’s website.
- Develop Google Ads and short video ads for digital marketing initiatives.
- Assist with fundraising and donor relations as needed, such as mailing thank-you letters or conducting donor research.
Qualifications
- Current college student majoring in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field.
- Strong writing and editing skills, especially for news and feature writing.
- Experience with or interest in social media marketing and digital storytelling.
- Basic familiarity with Canva (preferred), a social media management tool like Hootsuite (we use an alternative called Zoho Social), and an email platform like Constant Contact (we use an alternative called Zoho Campaigns).
- Self-starter with good time management and attention to detail.
- Passion for nonprofit work and adult literacy.
What You’ll Gain
- Real-world experience creating marketing and communications materials for a nonprofit organization.
- The opportunity to build a professional portfolio of print writing samples and digital content.
- Mentorship and skill development under the guidance of the Executive Director whose background is in communications.
- A flexible, supportive, small-office environment that values creativity and initiative.
How to Apply
Please send your resume, a news writing sample, and a brief cover letter explaining your interest in the position to Executive Director Laurie Weeks at laurie.w@oaklandliteracy.com with the subject line: Marketing & Communications Intern.