Spring 2026 Marketing & Social Media Intern

Options for Community Living, Inc. is accepting applications for the Spring 2026 semester for a Marketing & Social Media Intern!

We are seeking a motivated and creative individual to support our Marketing, Public Relations, and Content Creation efforts. This internship is a great opportunity for a student interested in marketing, communications, journalism, public relations, or digital media to gain hands-on experience while supporting a mission-driven organization. The role involves both creative and organizational responsibilities and offers real-world experience in nonprofit marketing and storytelling.

An ideal candidate should meet the following requirements:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program. Degree programs in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism, digital media, or related field are preferred.
• At least one year of work experience.
• Familiarity with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, as well as Canva.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have an interest in marketing, social media, storytelling, and/or content creation.
• Familiarity with creating content for social media and digital platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.).
• Experience with photography and video editing tools a plus.
• Interest in nonprofit or human services related work is a plus.
• Must be able to travel to off-site locations throughout the work day as needed using personal vehicle.
• Must be available to attend agency and industry events in the evenings and on weekends as needed.

Schedule: 

• Spring 2026 Semester (February 2026 – May 2026).
• Approx. 12 hours per week, Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Hours are flexible based on academic schedule.
• Must be available to attend agency and industry events in the evenings and on weekends as needed.
• Must be available to attend Options’ Comedy Night fundraiser on Wednesday, April 22 and be available during Corporate Volunteer Week, April 27 – May 1.

Location: In person, based out of our Ronkonkoma office with potential travel to sites in both Nassau and Suffolk County.

Pay Type: Unpaid; For-Credit Internship only

Salary Range: $0/hr.; For-Credit Internship only

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a portfolio of marketing materials that showcase Options’ programs, community presence, and organizational projects.
• Capture high-quality photo and video content at Options’ locations and key agency and industry events.
• Conduct interviews with staff, volunteers, and clients to create feature stories, spotlights, and other content.
• Assist in drafting, scheduling, and posting content for social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.).
• Help coordinate marketing projects, including maintaining a content calendar and tracking deadlines.
• Support marketing and public relations efforts, including event promotion, internal communications, and other initiatives as assigned.
• Additional projects and administrative duties as assigned.