About the role#
Building Hope Community Life Center is hiring Marketing and Communications Interns to support social media, newsletters, and event promotion. This role provides hands-on experience in nonprofit communications while helping the organization share its community impact. Interns will develop a professional portfolio through projects involving content creation, digital strategy, and event support.
What you'll do#
- Create and schedule social media content and maintain a basic content calendar.
- Gather content and prepare monthly family and quarterly donor newsletters.
- Design and distribute promotional materials for events and fundraisers.
- Capture photos and videos at programs and events.
- Assist with donor acknowledgments and fundraising content.
- Update Shopify and organize digital assets like photos and templates.
- Provide administrative support as needed.
What you'll need#
- Current college student or recent graduate in marketing, communications, business, public relations, graphic design, or nonprofit management.
- Must qualify and receive a Federal Work Study award.
- Minimum 2.0 GPA.
- Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills.
- Comfort using social media and basic digital tools.
- Familiarity with Canva or similar design tools is preferred.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively while maintaining confidentiality.
- Reliability and professionalism in meeting deadlines.
Location & details#
- Location: Greenville, North Carolina (On-site).
- Term: Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.
- Compensation: $12.00 - $14.00 per hour.
- Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
About East Carolina University
East Carolina University is a public research institution based in Greenville, North Carolina. Founded in 1907, it operates as a Carnegie R1 research university. The school serves students through a wide range of academic areas including business, medicine, nursing, and the arts. It employs over 8,000 people and focuses on regional service and research.
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