Marketing Intern, Stuyvesant Plaza

Overview

WS Development is looking for a part time Marketing Intern to work on behalf of Stuyvesant Plaza Retail LLC from June 1– December 19, 2026. This position will work closely with the Marketing Manager. The intern will support the planning, execution, and performance tracking of integrated marketing initiatives by contributing to content creation, audience engagement, and data management efforts, while gaining hands-on experience in driving foot traffic and community engagement for a retail destination.

• Position: Part-time Marketing Intern

• Timeline: June 1 – December 19, 2026 (29 weeks)

• Schedule: 15 hours per week (three 5-hour shifts). Some weekends are required.

This position requires the intern to work in the office at Stuyvesant Plaza, located in Albany, NY during work hours; this is not a remote position.

Intern Responsibilities & Support Tactics

Events & Activations

• On-site support during events including set-up, breakdown, and event amenity staffing

• Supporting event promotion via digital platforms, and cross-platform exports

Paid Media

• Copywriting Google Ads headlines and identifying key promotional moments

• Coordinating delivery of paid media advertisements to partners

Earned Media

• Supporting press announcement execution in partnership with PR agency

• Expanding the Community Contact sheet with influencers and community groups

Owned Media

• Supporting social media content (posts, stories) in partnership with content partner and monitor trends to inform strategy

• Supporting email marketing initiatives, including drafting and execution

• Maintaining and update website content, including landing pages for brand collaborations, retail moments, and community news

Miscellaneous Support

• Conducting regular property walks to identify opportunities for improvement

• Assisting with event and partnership logistics (supply drop-offs, signage, etc.)

• Creating marketing and operational signage/maps

• Supporting administrative needs, etc.

• Student with interest in retail, event planning management, marketing, and social media.

• Must be available from June 1 – December 19, 2026, including some weekends.

• Strong oral, written, organizational, interpersonal skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok).

• Proficiency in marketing-based tools is a plus (i.e. Canva, Wordpress, Klaviyo) but not required.

• Strong experience in content creation including but, not limited to reels, video, and photography editing tools.

The expected pay rate for this position is $18.00 per hour. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as skills, qualifications, experience, and location. This role is also eligible to participate in our annual bonus program.  

About WS Development

Massachusetts-based WS Development is a mixed-use developer with a singular mission: creating places people want to be. With an approach that values art, science, innovation and, above all else, people, WS strives to engage each community it serves with best-in-class experiences, designed with our customers, tenants and partners in mind. Established in 1990, WS is one of few vertically-integrated real estate companies that conceptualizes, owns, operates and leases more than 100 properties that range from cutting-edge urban spaces to lifestyle and community centers. With over 22 million square feet of existing space and an additional nine million square feet under development, it is one of the largest privately-owned development firms in the country.

WS is where great ideas and great people come together to design, build, and operate some of the best loved real estate projects in the country. We live at the intersection of entrepreneurship and establishment. We have the infrastructure of decades supporting a culture of free-thinking excellence.

We expect every WS employee to feel welcomed and valued irrespective of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, and life experiences. Or for any other reason.

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