Student Intern, Communications and Marketing

Student Intern, Communications and Marketing

The Foundation for California Community Colleges is seeking a Communications Intern to join its mission of benefitting, supporting, and enhancing the California Community Colleges. We are a group of relentless optimists and innovators in education, working collaboratively with public and private partners to help improve the student experience and expand pathways to economic and social mobility in communities across California.

What You’ll Do

The Communications Intern is a part-time, paid position that will play a vital role in amplifying our organization's impact by assisting the Communication and Marketing Services Team in:

• Crafting compelling narratives
• Engaging with our social media audience
• Collaborating to ensure consistent brand representation

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various aspects of communications, marketing, and design within a fast-paced non-profit environment.

Details

• Duration: 10-week summer internship program from June 1 - August 7, 2026
• Exact start and end dates are flexible based on academic schedules
• Compensation: $20/hour, 10-15 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Content Strategy and Planning: Assist in developing a communications plan for upcoming campaigns
• Content Creation: Support the Communications team in creating engaging and informative content for various platforms
• Social Media Communications: Assist with facilitating our organization's social media calendar and engaging with our social media audience
• Media Relations: Provide support in drafting, editing, and distributing press releases
• Email Communications: Assist with the layout of internal and external communications
• Research: Conduct research on industry trends, best practices, and current events
• Events: Assist in planning and executing special events