Marketing & Content Internship

About APS Training Academy/Ready Set STEM:

APS Training Academy and Ready Set STEM provide hands-on STEM education to students throughout the western suburbs of Chicago. Programs are delivered through schools, park districts, libraries, community centers, and other local partners. Instructors teach structured curriculum across science, technology, engineering, math, and robotics.

Marketing & Campaign Management

• Plan, coordinate, and execute marketing campaigns promoting educational programs, workshops, events, and organizational initiatives.
• Create and distribute email marketing campaigns, including promotional announcements, registration reminders, and newsletters.
• Assist with digital advertising campaigns across platforms such as Meta (Facebook and Instagram) and Google Ads.
• Maintain a marketing calendar to ensure promotional activities are completed on schedule.
• Monitor campaign performance and identify opportunities to improve marketing effectiveness.

Content Creation & Multimedia Production

• Design promotional graphics, flyers, advertisements, and other marketing materials for digital and print distribution.
• Capture and edit photographs and videos documenting educational programs, student activities, and organizational events.
• Create and publish content for social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
• Develop written marketing content, including social media captions, email copy, program descriptions, and website updates.
• Maintain consistency with organizational branding, messaging, and visual identity.

Marketing Coordination & Administrative Support

• Coordinate with program staff and organizational leadership to obtain accurate schedules, program details, and promotional information.
• Support marketing efforts for partner organizations, including schools, park districts, and community centers.
• Organize and maintain digital marketing assets, including photography, videos, graphics, templates, and campaign materials.
• Track completed marketing activities and assist with reviewing enrollment and campaign results.
• Assist with additional marketing, communications, and organizational projects as needed.

Requirements

• Strong interest in marketing, communications, multimedia production, or related fields.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• Basic proficiency with graphic design tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Familiarity with social media platforms, particularly Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
• Basic proficiency with Google Workspace, including Google Drive, Docs, and Sheets.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate with staff and organizational leadership.
• Dependable, proactive, and willing to learn new tools and processes.
• Experience with photography, videography, or video editing is preferred.
• Familiarity with email marketing platforms, paid advertising, website management, or marketing analytics is preferred.
• Pursuing or holding a degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field is preferred but not required.

What to Expect

This position involves a combination of creative production, digital marketing, and administrative coordination. The Marketing & Content Associate will work across multiple organizational initiatives and help promote educational programs offered through our community partners.

Responsibilities vary throughout the year based on program schedules, enrollment periods, events, and organizational priorities. The role requires independent time management, adaptability, and regular communication with staff and leadership.

Some assignments may involve visiting program locations to capture photographs, videos, or other marketing content.

What We Provide

• Access to existing brand assets, marketing templates, and promotional materials.
• Established educational programs and community partnerships to support marketing activities.
• Opportunities to develop professional experience across multiple marketing disciplines.
• Opportunities to contribute creative ideas and recommendations to organizational marketing efforts.
• Exposure to digital advertising, email marketing, content production, and marketing campaign management.
• Opportunities for increased responsibility based on performance, interest, and organizational needs.