Marketing Communications Intern

Marketing Communications Internship (Part-time, Unpaid, Hybrid-Winter 2026)
Please Note: A cover letter and portfolio or writing sample is required

Organization: Oakland Literacy Council
Location: Downtown Pontiac, MI (Hybrid), 51111 Woodward Avenue, Suite 720
Hours: 3–5 hours per week, flexible schedule
Reports to: Executive Director

About Us
Oakland Literacy Council is a 41-year-old nonprofit that kickstarts futures through adult literacy. Adults in Oakland County, Michigan, turn to Oakland Literacy to improve their reading, math, computer, and English language skills through one-on-one tutoring with trained volunteers and proven curriculum.

Internship Overview
We are seeking a motivated and creative Marketing & Communications Intern for the Winter Semester. This unpaid position is ideal for a college student majoring in marketing, communications, journalism, or a related field who wants to gain hands-on experience and build a portfolio of work samples while supporting a meaningful cause. The intern will work approximately 3–5 hours per week on a flexible, hybrid schedule.

Key Responsibilities

-Develop and repurpose content about our impact and mission for a variety of audiences.
Create engaging content for social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Threads, and X).
-Write monthly e-mail newsletters for volunteer tutors and donors.
-Update and enhance content on the organization’s website.
-Develop Google Ads and short video ads for digital marketing initiatives.
-Assist with fundraising and donor relations as needed, such as mailing thank-you letters or conducting donor research.

Qualifications
-Current college student majoring in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field.
-Strong writing and editing skills, especially for news and feature writing.
-Experience with or interest in social media marketing and digital storytelling.
-Basic familiarity with Canva (preferred), a social media management tool like Hootsuite (we use an alternative called Zoho Social), and an email platform like Constant Contact (we use an alternative called Zoho Campaigns).
-Self-starter with good time management and attention to detail.
-Passion for nonprofit work and adult literacy.
 

What You’ll Gain
-Real-world experience creating marketing and communications materials for a nonprofit organization.
-The opportunity to build a professional portfolio of writing samples, digital content, and campaign materials.
-Mentorship and skill development under the guidance of the Executive Director whose background is in communications.
-A flexible, supportive, small-office environment that values creativity and initiative.