Education Forward Arizona · 1 day ago
Marketing and Communications Intern
Phoenix, AZ
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$20/hr - $20/hrEducation Forward Arizona is seeking a highly motivated and creative Marketing & Communications Intern to strengthen their digital communications strategy. The intern will create engaging content for various digital channels, assist with social media management, and provide project support to the marketing team.
Non-profit Organization Management
Hiring Manager
Isabel Esquivel
Responsibilities
Create engaging, audience-focused content for Education Forward Arizona’s digital channels, including social media, blog posts, newsletters, and campaign materials
Pitch and help execute creative social media campaign ideas aligned with organizational priorities
Design polished, on-brand graphics for social media using Canva (and Adobe tools, if applicable)
Capture, edit, and publish short-form video content for TikTok and Instagram Reels
Assist with day-to-day social media management, including scheduling posts, monitoring performance, and engaging with followers and relevant accounts
Take high-quality photos and videos at events or in-office as needed
Conduct research and assist with reporting on social media and marketing performance
Provide general administrative and project support to the marketing and communications team
Qualification
Required
Undergraduate or graduate student, or recent graduate, studying communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, digital media, film, graphic design, or a related field
Demonstrated interest in marketing, communications, or digital storytelling (class projects, internships, student orgs, or personal projects count)
Strong writing and editing skills with an eye for tone, clarity, and audience
Comfortable creating and appearing in short-form video content for TikTok and Instagram Reels
Experience with Canva required; familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines
Ability to work independently, follow through on assignments, and ask thoughtful questions
High level of professionalism, reliability, and attention to detail
Creative, proactive, and willing to take feedback and iterate
Preferred
Genuine interest in education, public policy, advocacy, or mission-driven work is strongly preferred
A portfolio or examples of social media posts, graphics, videos, or writing samples
Prior internship, freelance, or campus organization experience in marketing or communications
Demonstrated ability to balance school, work, and deadlines successfully
Links to relevant work samples or a portfolio
Company
Education Forward Arizona
Education Forward Arizona represents the willingness of people from all parts of the state - those of different races and ethnicities; those from rural, suburban and urban; and those from business, education, philanthropic, nonprofit and other sectors - to work differently, collaboratively and more effectively to create better education opportunities, from early learning through postsecondary attainment.
Founded in 2021
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Rich Nickel
President and CEO
Teresa Leyba Ruiz, Ed.D.
Senior Vice President, Chief Advocacy & Programs Officer
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