Marketing & Strategy Intern

Zip With Us® – Summer 2026 Marketing & Strategy Internship

Location: Remote (Work From Home) with optional in-person collaboration for candidates in the Greater Pittsburgh, PA area
Dates: June 15, 2026 – August 10, 2026 (approximately 8 weeks; flexible for academic schedules)
Type: Unpaid internship with potential performance-based bonus and strong letter of recommendation

About Zip With Us®

Zip With Us® is a nonprofit organization dedicated to designing adaptive clothing for children with medical complexities. Our mission is rooted in dignity, access, and innovation—creating garments that make medical care easier while improving quality of life for families and caregivers.

As a rapidly growing nonprofit in a startup-like environment, we are building the systems, storytelling, and infrastructure needed to scale our impact nationally.

Internship Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Marketing & Strategy Intern to conduct a comprehensive analysis of Zip With Us® and help build a foundational marketing strategy to support our next phase of growth.

This is a highly autonomous, hands-on role ideal for a student interested in nonprofit marketing, brand strategy, social impact, or startup operations. The intern will work directly with leadership to evaluate current efforts and design a scalable, mission-aligned marketing plan.

Key Responsibilities

1. Organizational & Marketing Analysis

• Conduct a full assessment of Zip With Us® current marketing efforts
• Analyze brand positioning, audience segments, and messaging effectiveness
• Evaluate website, social media, and outreach performance
• Identify gaps and opportunities in awareness and engagement

2. Marketing Strategy & Budget Development

• Build a comprehensive marketing plan and budget
• Outline annual and campaign-based marketing needs
• Recommend allocation for:
  • Digital advertising (Meta, Google, etc.)
  • Email marketing systems
  • Content creation and storytelling
  • Brand partnerships and outreach
• Develop a scalable strategy for nonprofit growth

3. Content, Media & Creative Needs

• Identify photography and video needs for:
  • Website updates
  • Fundraising campaigns
  • Social media and storytelling
• Help define creative direction for brand materials
• Assist in planning content shoots or sourcing vendors/freelancers if needed

4. Events & Community Engagement

• Support planning and strategy for fundraising and awareness events
• Assist in building event marketing timelines and promotional strategies
• Help improve donor and community engagement strategies

5. Outreach & Growth (Optional / Dependent on Comfort Level)

• Assist with outreach efforts to hospitals, partners, or program stakeholders
• Potential support in cold outreach or introductory calls to grow select programs (training provided)
• Help refine messaging for partnership and program expansion

(Note: This component can be adjusted based on student experience and comfort level.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest or experience in marketing, communications, business, or nonprofit work
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, startup-style environment
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Familiarity with digital marketing tools (a plus, not required)
• Comfortable learning new systems and taking initiative
• Passion for social impact or healthcare-related missions

What You’ll Gain

• Real-world experience building a full nonprofit marketing strategy from the ground up
• Exposure to startup-style decision making and rapid growth environments
• Direct collaboration with nonprofit leadership
• Experience in budgeting, strategy development, and campaign planning
• Strong portfolio pieces (marketing plan, brand analysis, campaign strategy)
• Letter of recommendation and potential performance-based bonus
• Opportunity to see direct impact of your work on families and children

Work Environment

This internship is designed to be highly hands-on and self-directed, reflecting a startup-like nonprofit environment. Interns will be trusted with meaningful responsibility and encouraged to take ownership of projects while receiving guidance and feedback from leadership.

To Apply

Applicants should submit:

• Resume
• Short statement of interest (1 page or less)
• Any relevant coursework, projects, or marketing samples (if available)