Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Fall Semester Marketing & Communications Internship at the Ozarks Regional YMCA offers students hands-on experience in nonprofit communications and community storytelling. Guided by the marketing director, the intern will observe and participate in a variety of strategic outreach activities, gaining insight into how communication supports mission-driven impact. This internship is designed to benefit the intern through professional skill-building, mentorship, and portfolio development in a real-world setting.
OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion, the intern will be able to:
• Understand the fundamentals of nonprofit marketing and public relations.
• Assist in digital content creation, event promotion, and community engagement strategies.
• Gain experience using content management systems and communication tools.
• Build a portfolio of work that reflects applied learning and growth.
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES MAY INCLUDE:
• Being mentored in the creation of newsletters, media pitches, and website content.
• Support event planning and promotional coverage to learn about community outreach.
• Observing the process of updating communication templates and digital assets.
• Participating in team meetings and internal communication processes.
• Shadowing in cross-functional marketing coordination and strategy.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Current full-time student pursuing a degree in communications, marketing, public relations or related field.
2. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
3. Familiarity with content management tools, Microsoft Office and basic graphic tools.
4. Organized, detail oriented and able to manage multiple projects at once.
5. Ability to design for a wide range of audiences using inclusive and equity-centered approaches.
6. Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Visual and auditory ability to work on computer and use phone for long periods of time
2. Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position for long periods of time, including sitting, standing, bending, squatting, and kneeling.
3. Ability to lift and carry 20 pounds.
4. Ability to transport to/from various sites.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
This internship is unpaid and offered as an educational experience. Interns will be supervised by professional staff and supported in achieving their learning goals. Participation in this internship does not guarantee future employment.