Marketing & Communications Intern

Job Title: Marketing & Communications Intern
Reports To: Chief Operations Officer
Work Location: 1415 Cass Avenue In person, onsite
Part-time: 10-15 hours per week (typically M-F)
Salary: $15 per hour (paid bi-weekly)
Date: Posted 9/23/26 for immediate hire
 

Position Summary
The successful candidate will have a genuine passion for “lifting up” youth in our community and play an integral role in connecting donors to our mission. You will join a fast-paced team trying innovative ways to engage with our supporters, volunteers, and community partners. Reporting to the Chief Operations
Officer as part of the Development Team, the Marketing & Communications Intern will support the execution of communications, campaigns and fundraising initiatives for Lift for Life Gym. Occasional Saturdays for special events and community outreach throughout the year.
 

Key Responsibilities:
● Create social media content, presentation materials, newsletter articles, and promotional materials.
● Ensure content accuracy and relevancy on the website, and across platforms.
● Timely communication with donors, including acknowledgements, event correspondence, etc.
● Collaborate with the team for overall communication strategies.
● Promote and model Lift for Life Gym’s mission, values, and culture.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
● Enrolled in a degree program in Business, Marketing or Communications preferred. Students in public policy, social sciences, and other relevant fields will also be considered.
● Strong writing ability and interpersonal communication skills.
● Experienced in office suite of programs and Canva or similar.
● Wordpress experience is preferred.
● Experience managing social media accounts.
● Proven track record implementing project plans and timelines.
● Ability to take initiative and troubleshoot to solve problems.
 

About Lift for Life Gym
Our mission is to provide a space for kids in North St. Louis City to strengthen their bodies, enrich their minds, develop healthy habits, learn to build social relationships and make positive life choices. We also provide free transportation, daily meals, mentoring, and year-round enrichment programming for over
450 kids. Founded in 1988, we are committed to building a brighter future for the city of St. Louis.
 

Please join our community in uplifting lives, unlocking potential, and igniting futures. Lift for Life Gym is a 501c3 non-profit.
 

To Apply:
Please send an email with a brief expression of interest (1 to 2 paragraphs) and your resume to Suzy Ogé at soge@liftforlifegym.org