Marketing and Communications Intern

Internship Title Marketing & Communications Intern

Task Description: Assist the Marketing Department with communications initiatives that promote exhibitions, programs, signature experiences including “Science of Speed,” and the overall brand of Kamin Science Center. This role provides hands-on experience in public relations, digital marketing, communications, and website management.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with promotion of featured exhibitions and experiences, including “Science of Speed,” through social media, community outreach, and on-site activations
• Draft and edit press releases, media advisories, and other external communications
• Collaborate with the social media team to create an editorial calendar then draft and schedule social media content
• Manage and maintain community event calendars and long-lead editorial calendars to support marketing initiatives
• Assist with website content updates as needed
• Compile and report analytics data related to website traffic and social media engagement
• Add alternative text to website images and support digital content updates to ensure ADA compliance and accessibility standards
• Attend Marketing Department meetings and other cross-department initiatives
• Assist the Marketing Department and the Visitor Services team with collecting, organizing, and summarizing visitor feedback

Skills Required:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent writing, proofreading, and editing skills
• Proficiency with Facebook, Instagram, X, and Google Analytics preferred, or willingness to learn
• Professional demeanor and willingness to learn
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to meet deadlines

Skills to be Learned:

• Core functions of a nonprofit marketing and communications department
• Public relations strategy and media outreach
• Social media content planning and analytics reporting
• Website accessibility best practices and ADA compliance
• Exhibition and experiential marketing strategy

Training Methods:

• Required internship orientation session
• Shadowing members of the Marketing team
• On-the-job training and project-based learning

Time Frame:

• 120 hours minimum during the semester

Clearances

• Upon acceptance into the program, all interns are required to provide and pay for background checks and clearances. Act 33 and 34 Clearances are free for interns.
• Interns who have lived in Pennsylvania for at least 10 years must have their Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 33) and Criminal Record Check Clearance (Act 34). 
• Interns who have lived in Pennsylvania for less than 10 years must have their Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 33) and Criminal Record Check Clearance (Act 34) plus an FBI Fingerprint Clearance (Act 114). 

To Apply: Submit the Internship Application Form at https://form.jotform.com/260356069035153 where you will also upload your letter of intent, resume, letter of reference from either an academic advisor or professor, and a writing sample.