- Salary
- $18 – $21/hr
- Location
- Poughkeepsie, NY
- Type
- Internship
- Department
- Marketing
- Seniority
- Internship
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
Description
Healthy Kids Programs
Location: Fishkill, NY
Position: Part-Time Internship (15–20 hours per week)
Compensation: $18–$21 per hour, depending on experience
About Healthy Kids Programs
Healthy Kids Programs is one of the fastest-growing childcare providers in the country, operating before- and after-school programs, early learning centers, and Universal Pre-K (UPK) programs across multiple states.
We are seeking a creative, motivated intern to help develop and launch a new brand identity for our growing preschool programs while supporting the expansion of 3-year-old preschool (3-K) programs in New York State.
Key Responsibilities
Brand Development & Marketing
- Help develop a new name, logo, messaging, and visual identity for our preschool programs, emphasizing kindergarten readiness.
- Build a dedicated preschool website using Wix.
- Develop a communications plan to introduce the new brand to school districts, families, and community stakeholders.
- Create marketing materials, presentations, brochures, and digital content.
- Research competing preschool brands and identify opportunities for differentiation.
- Help coordinate the launch of the new brand.
3-K Program Expansion & Outreach
- Support outreach to school districts in Dutchess, Monroe, and Broome counties to explore launching 3-K programs in conjunction with New York State's childcare expansion pilot initiative.
- Research potential school district partners and identify opportunities to establish preschool classrooms within existing school buildings.
- Develop outreach emails, presentations, and informational materials for school district administrators.
- Coordinate communications and follow-ups with prospective district partners.
- Help communicate the benefits of school-based 3-K programs, including kindergarten readiness, early integration into the school community, and a natural pathway into district UPK programs.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Current college student, graduate student, or recent graduate preferred.
- Coursework or experience in marketing, branding, communications, business development, or a related field.
- Strong writing, communication, creative thinking, and organizational skills.
- Familiarity with Wix, Canva, and digital marketing tools.
- Comfortable conducting research and communicating professionally with school district administrators.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
- Interest in early childhood education is a plus.
What We Offer
- Hands-on experience developing and launching a new preschool brand.
- Opportunity to participate in expanding early childhood education programs across New York State.
- Direct exposure to senior leadership at a rapidly growing organization.
- Flexible part-time schedule.
- Meaningful responsibility for projects with measurable outcomes.
About the Opportunity
This position combines creative marketing with business development and community outreach. The intern will help Healthy Kids Programs build a recognizable preschool brand while supporting efforts to bring high-quality, school-based 3-K programs to more communities across New York State.