Marketing & Social Media Intern

Location: South Miami, FL (Hybrid)

Type: Spring-Summer 2026 Internship (Unpaid / For College Credit encouraged)

Hours: 10-15 hours/week

Schedule: Weekdays, Select Weekends, Flexible, Based on Candidate Availability

Reports to: Marketing Manager

About Us

Area Stage is a leading cultural arts organization serving South Florida through professional theatre productions, Conservatory training programs for youth and adults, and community-based outreach initiatives. Our programming includes performances, classes, workshops, and specialized work through the Inspire Theatre Project (ITP).

Position Overview

Area Stage is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Marketing Intern to support the Marketing Department with campaign execution and day-to-day marketing operations. This internship is ideal for students interested in nonprofit marketing, communications, digital media, and performing arts administration.

Interns will support marketing efforts across:

• Mainstage programming
• Conservatory programming
• Inspire Theatre Project (ITP)
• Community outreach initiatives
• Seasonal fundraising and donor engagement campaigns

Responsibilities

• This internship supports the Marketing Department across a variety of active initiatives throughout the season. Responsibilities may shift week-to-week based on current priorities and campaign needs.

• Intern tasks may include, but are not limited to, support in the following areas:

• Marketing Team Support & Project Assistance

• Assisting with day-to-day marketing department support tasks
• Helping maintain organization, timelines, and task progress for marketing initiatives
• Supporting internal workflows to ensure projects stay on track

• Promotions & Digital Visibility

• Assisting with efforts to increase visibility for Area Stage programs and initiatives through digital distribution
• Supporting online promotion efforts through community calendars, directories, and outreach channels (as assigned)

• Email Marketing & Communications Support

• Assisting in the preparation and formatting of email communications in Feathr
• Supporting proofreading, content organization, and link verification for outgoing email communications
• Helping compile draft subject lines, preview text options, and basic content elements

• Content & Creative Support

• Assisting with organizing marketing content (photos/videos) into labeled folders
• Supporting simple graphic updates or edits using existing templates (Canva)
• Supporting marketing content needs for social media, digital communications, and internal use

• General Department Support

• Assisting with administrative and operational tasks that help the Marketing Department function efficiently
• Providing support during high-volume weeks (performances, outreach events, major announcements, etc.)

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates are:

• Organized, responsible, detail-oriented, and opportunistic
• Able to follow instructions, templates, and deadlines
• Strong written communication skills
• Comfortable working independently after onboarding

• Highly recommended:

• Major in Marketing, Communications, Theater, or related fields
• Canva familiarity and social media knowledge
• Interest in arts, theatre, education, or nonprofit work

• Perks & Learning Opportunities

• Hands-on experience supporting a working nonprofit marketing department
• Training in marketing operations, campaign support, and digital distribution
• Portfolio-building opportunities
• Mentorship, resume development, and professional references for strong performance

How to Apply

• Please submit:

• Resume (or summary of relevant coursework/experience) Optional: writing samples, Canva work, or social media examples
• Weekly availability (days/times)