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Marketing & Communications Intern

The STEM Connection
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The Marketing and Communications (MarComm) Intern plays a vital role in the success of The STEM Connection (TSC) by supporting the implementation of TSC’s marketing and communications plan to promote and share TSC’s mission, impact, and story with excellence. This is a full-time seasonal (summer) position, approximately late May through early-mid August.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Tell TSC’s story by sharing our mission and impact across digital and print platforms.
  • Help advance TSC’s brand awareness in all aspects of the work.
  • Design and schedule engaging social media and other communications to promote STEM programs and fundraising opportunities.
  • Assist in creating compelling visuals such as graphics, flyers, and branded items using TSC’s brand and voice.
  • Support the Advancement Team during campaigns and events.
  • Contribute to the overall success of TSC’s mission and vision by performing other duties as assigned.


Required Skills and Abilities

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
  • Desire to move the mission and vision of TSC forward
  • Driven, patient, and hard-working
  • Demonstrate creativity while taking directions and balancing multiple projects in a fast-paced work environment
  • Enthusiasm to learn, grow, and take initiative
  • Ability to work as part of a team and also independently
  • Coachable, flexible, and proactive in anticipating needs and solving problems
  • Availability to work full-time (Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm), the end of May through the middle of August 2026 (off July 5-July 10)


Education and/or Experience

  • Studying or experience in marketing or communication-related fields
  • Creative and detail-oriented with the skills to work within TSC branding
  • Capacity to work with communications and graphic design tools (e.g. MailChimp, Canva, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Square Space, etc.)
  • Ability to use task management tools (Sheets, Asana)
  • Experience with or ability to learn Google applications (Drive, Docs, Slides, etc.)
  • Photography/videography experience a plus
  • Successful completion of a background check and TSC onboarding and required training (CPR, Safeguarding Youth, and other role-specific training)


Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

  • Position based in Indianapolis, IN.
  • Highly collaborative work environment in a shared barn office space, and regular outdoor work in natural settings.
  • Meetings and tasks are conducted in varied spaces, including a barn, outdoor shelters, a yurt, and walking trails year-round.
  • The barn office includes a friendly resident cat who roams freely and is part of the team. Candidates with allergies or pet sensitivities should be aware.
  • Our multi-functional workspace requires close working quarters with colleagues during certain weather or programming needs.
  • Barn workspace is frequently reconfigured to meet organizational needs.
  • Occasional evening and weekend hours as required to support the organization’s mission, primarily to support our annual fundraising event, Sunflowers at Sunset.
  • Enclosed footwear is required (no sandals, heels, crocs) when on-site; athletic shoes or hiking boots are preferred.
  • Occasionally expected to lift to 40 pounds.
  • Position requires navigation of gravel, rough nature trails, and fields.
  • Working conditions will involve exposure to varying noise levels, outdoor temperatures (both high and low, depending on the season), and direct sunlight.
  • The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.


Benefits

  • Opportunity to be a part of a professional, award-winning nonprofit making a difference for children
  • Staff discount for immediate family members enrolling in TSC programs
  • Wellness initiatives that include 24/7 telehealth for physical and mental wellness, and regular use of walking trails
  • Practical application and development of STEM knowledge and leadership skills
  • Shadowing, mentoring, and training opportunities with successful nonprofit professionals
  • Opportunity to participate in networking experiences and training opportunities