Marketing and Communications Intern

The communications intern will work on various marketing and communications projects which help disseminate the Mackinac Center message. Work may include writing articles, helping with press releases, researching for projects and various other tasks. This work will involve coordination with all Mackinac Center departments and policy areas.

The Purposes of the Mackinac Center Summer Internship Program

To engage extra support from students on work that advances the Mackinac Center’s mission;

To introduce students to and connect them with the ideals of liberty and the network of organizations committed to advancing the free market perspective;

To expand the pool of potential staff for free market organizations like the Mackinac Center.

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered for the Summer Internship Program, students must meet the following minimum qualifications:

Full-time college student, recent college graduate (within six months of graduation date), or a person seeking a first-work experience with a free market think tank;

Must be at least 18 years old;

A solid reputation for honest and ethical conduct;

Above-average written and oral communication skills;

Ability to work in a collaborative team environment while also being able to self-motivate and maintain focus on necessary tasks;

Professional personal appearance and hygiene;

Above-average interpersonal skills;

Please note that a curriculum major in the area of political science or economics in NOT a requirement. We hire interns from various subject areas.