Marketing Communications Intern

Marketing & Communications Intern

Kent ISD Professional Learning | Grand Rapids, MI | Paid Internship

Are you an excellent communicator with a knack for digital marketing and a proactive, can-do attitude? Kent ISD is looking for a Marketing & Communications Intern to join our team. This is a great, long-term opportunity to get hands-on experience and make a real impact on our professional learning initiatives for educators.

We need a motivated self-starter who is also a great team player. You should be very good at working independently and know when to ask questions to ensure you're on the right track. Your exceptional written and verbal communication skills will be key to your success in this role.

What You'll Do

• Digital Content Management: Upload and manage videos on YouTube, ensuring they are ADA compliant with accurate closed captions and SEO-friendly descriptions.
• Marketing Support: Create engaging social media graphics using Canva, help build a monthly social media calendar, and pull data for reports and mailing lists.
• System & Data Organization: Update course descriptions, scan our website for outdated information, and help us maintain and organize our digital systems.
• Strategic Assistance: Contribute to projects like competitor research, social listening, and annual digital audits.

What We're Looking For

• Education: Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, or a related field.
• Qualities: A proactive and collaborative individual with strong written and verbal communication skills. You should be an independent worker who is also great at asking questions and recognizing when to collaborate.
• Skills: Strong organizational and writing skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience (a plus): Prior experience with social media, graphic design (Canva), or video editing.

This is a paid internship with a flexible schedule of 10-20 hours per week. The starting rate is $15.00 per hour. You'll gain valuable real-world experience, help us get caught up on key projects, and learn about the world of digital marketing from the ground up.