Philanthropy Marketing Intern - Summer 2026

Job Summary Interns at the Rock Family of Companies gain priceless hands-on experience. Here, they learn how it feels to be in the workplace, participate in events and become a valuable member of our team. Rocket Community Fund is the philanthropic arm of Rocket Companies. We aim to simplify complex and inequitable systems to ensure that every American has access to stable, healthy housing, especially in our home city of Detroit. Gilbert Family Foundation is a private nonprofit foundation founded by Jennifer and Dan Gilbert to accelerate a cure for neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) and build economic opportunity and equity in the city of Detroit. As an intern on the marketing and communications team, you will work with both Rocket Community Fund and Gilbert Family Foundation to promote the impact of our philanthropic investments both in Detroit and across the country. This role will provide hands-on experience with many facets of marketing and communications including public relations, social media, video production, copywriting and more. Your contributions will support the marketing and communications team as they collaborate with partners to tell compelling and memorable stories about our investments. --- Key Responsibilities: Draft and edit copy for blogs, social media posts, newsletters, and internal communications. Assist with creating graphics, presentations, and other visual assets. Help schedule and monitor posts across social media channels. Track engagement and flag opportunities to join relevant conversations. Assist with event logistics, such as signage, registration lists, and day-of coordination. Capture photos, videos, or quotes for post-event recaps. Conduct research on media trends, partner organizations, and key audiences. Compile and summarize news coverage and social media mentions. Support campaign rollouts by maintaining timelines, task lists, and approvals. Help organize and archive creative assets for easy team access. Assist in pulling data for monthly marketing dashboards and reports. Analyze campaign performance and suggest potential optimizations. Coordinate with cross-functional teams and external partners as needed. Participate in team meetings and brainstorming sessions, contributing ideas. Maintain contact lists, update editorial calendars, and manage shared documents. Support budget tracking by logging invoices and expenses related to campaigns. About You: We are seeking a dynamic and thoughtful individual with the following qualities: Preferred Qualifications: Currently studying marketing, public relations, communications or a related field. Strong research, analytical, and organizational skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Key Traits: Curious, detail-oriented, and a critical thinker. Independent and capable of managing multiple priorities with minimal supervision. Collaborative and skilled in engaging with diverse stakeholders. What You’ll Gain: Experience contributing to impactful philanthropic initiatives in education, employment, housing, community development and scientific research. Networking opportunities with leaders in philanthropy. A chance to drive meaningful change in Detroit and across the country. Disclaimer This is an outline of the primary responsibilities of this position. As with everything in life, things change. The tasks and responsibilities can be changed, added to, removed, amended, deleted and modified at any time by the leadership group. As part of the ecosystem of Rocket® we transform talented candidates into passionate team members who thrive in our world of opportunities. Join us in our mission to shape the future of our industries and make a lasting impact in our communities and beyond.