The Fells Marketing Internship

The Fells 2026 Marketing Internship 

History: The John Hay Estate at The Fells located in rural Newbury, NH, also known as The Fells, is a historic site overlooking scenic Lake Sunapee with views of Mount Sunapee. It is the former lakeside summer home of American writer and diplomat, John Milton Hay (1838-1905). Hay’s son Clarence, with his wife Alice Appleton Hay, transformed the rural retreat into an elegant estate with formal gardens and preserved woodlands. The Fells is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a preservation project of the Garden Conservancy. 

The Fells Mission: We seek to welcome people of all ages to The Fells, making each visit an enriching experience with opportunities to explore and learn from our natural lakeside setting, our renowned gardens, and the historic achievements of statesman, John M. Hay. 

The Fells Vision: The Fells is the restored and preserved Hay Family estate on Lake Sunapee that draws people together to share interest in history, horticulture, ecology, and the protection of the lake; offers enriching educational programs and events to stimulate further the pursuit of those interests; and provides a safe and tranquil environment where visitors can appreciate and enjoy the beauty of the Lake Sunapee region. 

The Internship: The John Hay Estate at The Fells offers a 12-week summer internship for college students to support the Marketing Department. The Marketing Intern will work closely with Member & Media Services, as well as the rest of The Fells staff, to assist with the 2026 summer season. This position will play a crucial role in expanding our constituent base, by increasing our online presence and marketing our programs and events. Interested candidates must enjoy working with a team of staff and volunteers and be comfortable multitasking in a busy environment. Candidates must be enthusiastic and have strong communication and written skills, have a familiarity with social media platforms, and a basic understanding of graphic design tools (familiarity with Canva preferred). The internship position is expected to complete a variety of diverse tasks within the organization. An internship at The Fells provides the candidate with an opportunity to experience and learn about the nonprofit operations of a seasonal estate. 

Job duties to include, but are not limited to: 

- Creating compelling and shareable content for our social media platforms (including both images and video) 

- Managing and updating our social media accounts 

- Helping to advertise our 2026 events in both print and digital media, including visual ads, press releases, and flyer distribution 

- Using graphic design tools to create marketing materials 

- Collaborating with Member & Media Services to create and execute creative ideas to increase community engagement 

- Supporting staff with special events, as needed. Special events include Members' Opening Reception, Gala Auction, Concerts, etc. 

- Greeting guests and taking payments in the Welcome Center of the Main House, as needed 

- Providing general office support in our administrative offices, such as answering phones, responding to emails and assisting with office tasks 

- Completion of a special project as determined by the candidate and their direct supervisor 

Work Schedule/Housing/Stipend: 

- Candidates will be required to work 35 hours per week for 12 consecutive weeks 

- Some weekend and evening hours are required 

- Drivers license and car are preferred 

- Candidate to start approximately May 26, 2026 and end August 14, 2026, exact dates to be determined. 

- Intern must be flexible both in work activities and schedule to accommodate the demands of The Fells busy summer 

- On-site housing (single room) in The Fells historic main house is provided at no charge 

- Intern will provide their own meals (Interns will have access to a full kitchen in the Main House) 

- Position includes $5,000 stipend, to be paid bi-weekly with taxes withheld