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Community Engagement & Marketing Internship

High School Students (Sophomores & Juniors)

Duration: 90 days
Time Commitment: ~5 hours per week (two interns share ~10 hours weekly)
Location: Remote / Hybrid
Compensation: Unpaid (educational internship)

We are looking for two high school sophomores or juniors to join us as Community Engagement & Marketing Interns. This is a hands-on learning opportunity where interns will support our social media, website, and Bublup community forum, helping connect families, youth, and the community to our programs.

This internship is designed for learning and skill development in nonprofit communications and digital engagement. Interns will work under supervision to build real-world skills and portfolio projects.

What You’ll Do

  • Create and schedule posts on social media (Instagram, Facebook)

  • Assist with website updates and content organization using Squarespace

  • Help engage the community through our Bublup forum

  • Collaborate with leadership on digital engagement strategies

  • Receive mentorship, guidance, and feedback on your work

What You’ll Gain

  • Real-world nonprofit experience

  • Hands-on digital media and content creation skills

  • Mentorship and structured feedback

  • Verification of internship or community service hours

  • A professional reference letter after successful completion

About the Internship

Why Join Us?

This internship is a great opportunity to:

  • Explore communications, marketing, and nonprofit work

  • Develop your portfolio and digital skills

  • Participate in meaningful community engagement

  • Learn in a supportive, growth-oriented environment

Complete the online internship application

  1. Include a short description of what you hope to contribute during the internship

  2. Attach Links to examples of work (graphics, posts, videos, writing)

How to Apply

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Maryland Requirements & Safety Notes

  • Parent/Guardian Consent: Students must have approval from a parent or guardian before starting the internship

  • School Coordination: If you want school credit or service-learning hours, you may need a signed school internship agreement or learning plan

  • Work Permits: Maryland minors may require a work permit even for unpaid internships; guidance will be provided if needed

  • Supervision: All tasks are supervised to ensure learning, safety, and compliance with Maryland internship guidelines