About the role#
This internship combines creative marketing with business development and community outreach. You will help build a new, recognizable preschool brand while supporting efforts to bring high-quality, school-based 3-K programs to more communities across New York State. This role offers direct exposure to senior leadership and meaningful responsibility for projects with measurable outcomes.
What you'll do#
- Help develop a new name, logo, messaging, and visual identity for preschool programs that emphasizes kindergarten readiness.
- Build a dedicated preschool website using Wix.
- Create marketing materials, including presentations, brochures, and digital content.
- Develop a communications plan to introduce the new brand to school districts, families, and community stakeholders.
- Research competing preschool brands to identify opportunities for differentiation.
- Support outreach to school districts in Dutchess, Monroe, and Broome counties to explore launching 3-K programs through New York State's childcare expansion pilot.
- Identify potential school district partners and opportunities to establish classrooms within existing school buildings.
- Develop outreach emails and informational materials for school district administrators.
- Coordinate communications and follow-ups with prospective district partners.
- Communicate the benefits of school-based 3-K programs, such as early integration into the school community and a pathway into district UPK programs.
What you'll need#
- Current college student, graduate student, or recent graduate.
- Coursework or experience in marketing, branding, communications, or business development.
- Strong writing, communication, creative thinking, and organizational skills.
- Familiarity with Wix, Canva, and digital marketing tools.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
- Comfort conducting research and communicating professionally with school district administrators.
- An interest in early childhood education is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Fishkill, NY.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Part-time (15 to 20 hours per week).
- Compensation: $18 to $21 per hour, depending on experience.
About Healthy Kids Programs
Healthy Kids Programs operates within the child day care services industry. Founded in 2007, the company provides before school, after school, and no school day programs for children. It is based in Fishkill, New York, and functions as a public company. The organization employs between 201 and 500 people.
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