FALL 2026 - Children's Museum - Communications Intern

Name of Organization

Huntington Children’s Museum

Organization Mission Statement

Huntington Children’s Museum fosters intentional play to cultivate future generations of life-long learners, leaders, and problem-solvers. 

Name of Internship Role

Communications Intern

Mentor Name and Contact

Raine Klover

rklover@hcmkids.org.

Preferred Semesters of Internship

Any semester

Number of Interns Needed for this Role per Semester

1

Average Hours per Week of Internship(10, 15, 20)

10

Mode of Internship (in-person, remote, hybrid)

In-person

In-Person Location

Huntington Children’s Museum, 1700 Washington Ave, Huntington

Internship Projects/Tasks/Assignments

1. Social Media Support

• Assist in drafting engaging posts for platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter
• Curate photos and videos to accompany content
• Monitor engagement and track performance metrics

2. Newsletter and Email Marketing

• Help write and format content for monthly newsletters and email blasts
• Create targeted messaging for museum events, programs, and membership updates
• Maintain and update email distribution lists

3. Website Updates

• Assist with updating website content including program pages, event listings, and blog posts
• Ensure information is current and visually engaging

4. Event Promotion

• Design flyers, posters, and digital assets for upcoming events and programs
• Draft press releases or community calendar submissions

5. Photography and Content Capture

• Take candid and posed photos during museum programs and events
• Organize and archive media files for future use

6. Brand and Voice Consistency

• Help ensure all external messaging aligns with the museum’s tone, mission, and visual brand
• Review and edit materials for clarity, grammar, and style

7. Communications Strategy

• Participate in brainstorming sessions for creative campaigns and messaging
• Research trends in nonprofit and museum communications to help inform strategy
• Other front desk/play guide duties as assigned

Skills Intern Should Develop

1. Written Communication

• Crafting clear, engaging, and professional content for diverse audiences
• Writing for different formats including social media, newsletters, websites, and press releases

2. Social Media Management

• Best practices for content creation, scheduling, and engagement across platforms
• Analyzing metrics to evaluate and improve post performance

3. Marketing & Public Relations

• Strategies for promoting events, programs, and initiatives to various audiences
• Experience drafting media materials such as press releases and outreach emails

4. Website Content Management

• Updating and maintaining content on web platforms
• Understanding user experience and readability for online materials

5. Photography and Media Organization

• Capturing high-quality images to support storytelling
• Organizing and managing digital media assets

6. Time Management & Prioritization

• Balancing multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Creating and following content calendars and project timelines

7. Collaboration and Professionalism

• Working with staff, partners, and the public in a team-based setting
• Gaining confidence in representing a mission-driven organization

Previous Skills Intern Would Need to be Successful

• Interest in Child Development or Education: A foundational understanding or strong interest in how children learn and grow.
• Communication Skills: Comfort interacting with young children, families, and museum staff; ability to present ideas clearly and enthusiastically.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Willingness to work closely with mentors, staff, and other interns in a supportive, team-based environment.
• Organization and Time Management: Ability to plan, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines when developing and delivering programming.
• Flexibility and Problem Solving: Openness to feedback and readiness to adjust plans based on real-time observations and needs.