Marketing and Communications Intern

About Us: 

Since our founding in 1985, The Right Place, Inc. (RPI) has been dedicated to driving sustainable economic growth and shared prosperity for all in the Greater Grand Rapids region. Our positive impact on the economy of the region and tangible results within our community would not be possible without a talented, flexible, and driven team focused on our mission and values. Our team members play a vital role in creating an organizational culture that values, nurtures, and leverages diversity and inclusiveness in all that we do. Anchored in our values of caring teammates, courageous leaders, can-do attitudes, and collaborative doers, we are excited to welcome a new member to our team. Every role is critical at RPI, and as part of our team you will be able to make a difference in our region and see the results of your work firsthand! 

Position Summary:

This position will play an active role in The Right Place’s marketing and communications department. They will be responsible for assisting the team in implementing the organization’s marketing and communications strategy. This internship is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on professional experience working on a variety of marketing and communications efforts in a non-profit environment, including social media, web content management, email marketing, and public relations.

The right candidate for this position will be enrolled in the third or fourth year of an accredited Bachelor’s degree program in Communications, Marketing, or other related field. They will possess a strong work ethic and enthusiasm to gain new knowledge and experience. There is an opportunity for other responsibilities to be developed based on the selected candidate’s strengths and interests. This position reports to The Right Place’s Marketing and Communications Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Social media: Work alongside the team to execute the organization’s social media strategy, using LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram, and create social media graphics using Canva.
• Email marketing: Assist with creating and sending out monthly newsletters and event promotions.
• Events: Support the marketing and execution of events as needed. Assist with creating promotion schedules (e-blasts, social media posts, and social media ads, etc.) for various events.
• Website: Assist in the development and maintenance of content for organization’s websites, including writing blog posts, updating data, etc.
• Public relations: Assist with the organization’s digital public relations efforts to promote press releases, assist with first drafts, writing quotes, sharing press releases on the website, e-blasts, and social media.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled and pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or other related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter with ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Personal or professional experience using Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn

Benefits:

• Holiday pay and paid parking
• Culture Team activities, professional development opportunities, and vibrant organizational culture

Schedule & Pay:

• Start date (flexible): March 3, 2025
• 15-20 hours a week scheduled in-office, between the hours of 8:30am – 5:00pm M-F
• Pay rate is $15/hour