Description

Marketing & Communications Intern
About Hand to Hold

Hand to Hold is a national nonprofit organization that is dedicated to providing early intervention mental health support before, during, and after a NICU stay, ensuring that all NICU families thrive.

Position Overview

Hand to Hold is seeking a motivated, creative, and collaborative Marketing & Communications Intern to support our marketing team and gain hands-on experience in nonprofit communications, storytelling, digital marketing, and community engagement.

This internship is ideal for a college student interested in marketing, communications, public relations, media, nonprofit leadership, content creation, or event marketing. The intern will work closely with the Marketing Manager and collaborate with members of the development and programs teams on a variety of meaningful projects.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with social media content creation, scheduling, and engagement
Support development of marketing campaigns and awareness initiatives
Help draft content for blogs, newsletters, email campaigns, and website updates
Assist with story collection efforts featuring NICU families, volunteers, donors, and community partners
Support podcast, video, and multimedia content production as needed
Assist with event marketing for fundraising events, conferences, and community programs
Conduct research on industry trends, nonprofit communications, and audience engagement
Help organize marketing assets, photos, videos, and content calendars
Attend occasional meetings, events, recordings, or community activities as available

Learning Opportunities

Interns will gain exposure to:

Nonprofit marketing and communications
Social media strategy and analytics
Brand storytelling
Email marketing
Public relations and community engagement
Fundraising and donor communications
Event marketing and promotion
Website and content management

Qualifications

Currently enrolled in a college or university program, preferably Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Advertising, Media Studies, or a related field
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Creative thinker with attention to detail
Comfortable working independently and collaboratively
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Interest in nonprofit work, healthcare, maternal mental health, family support, or storytelling is a plus
Familiarity with Canva, social media platforms, or content creation tools is helpful but not required

What We're Looking For

Curious and eager to learn
Creative and willing to contribute ideas
Compassionate and mission-driven
Professional and dependable
Enthusiastic about helping families and making a meaningful impact

Requirements

Internship Details

Flexible schedule
Approximately 10-15 hours per week
Hybrid opportunity with occasional in-person meetings or events in the Austin area
Unpaid internship with eligibility for course credit
Supervised by the Marketing Manager/Executive Director
Semester and summer opportunities available

At Hand to Hold, interns are treated as valued members of the team and given opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects that directly impact NICU families across the country.

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