Spring 2027 Marketing and Communications Internship

Description

Job Description  

Position:  Marketing and Communications Intern   

Responsible to: Director of Marketing and Communications 

Location: New York HQ / Hybrid Schedule (120 Wall Street, New York, NY)  

Background: Girls Inc. is a network of local organizations that works with schools and in communities across the United States and Canada. Through direct service and advocacy, Girls Inc. equips girls with the knowledge and skills to effect positive changes in their lives and to become leaders who will change the world. Professionally trained staff and volunteers provide mentorship, supportive spaces, and research-informed programming that address the challenges girls face and are proven to help them succeed. Together with partners and supporters, Girls Inc. is building the new generation of leaders. Join us at girlsinc.org  

Position Summary: The Marketing and Communications Intern will support a wide variety of cross-functional communications projects, including marketing, media relations, design projects, advocacy campaigns, event planning, and social media strategy.   

 Application Information:  

• Stipend and college credit available 
•  Interns (35 hours / week) will receive a $1500 stipend 
• Please send a cover letter (including if you are available full time or part time), resume, and two creative samples (can include social media copy and graphics, writing examples, or other marketing assets) to Hannah Yi and [email protected]. 
• No phone calls please.  
• Deadline for Submission: Friday, November 27, 2026 

Responsibilities:  

• Integral in the planning, content development, and management of Girls Inc. social media outlets across Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn and Instagram  
• Assist with the development of various written materials including website content, email marketing, press materials, media list management, fact sheets, and memos  
• Actively follow, track, and stay current on news/issues that impact girls and young women and the work and mission of Girls Inc.  
• Support planning and coordination of fundraising events 
• Support Affiliate Network and corporate partner requests as needed 

Requirements

Job Qualifications and Skills: 

• Excellent ability to write for various channels and platforms 
• Experience gathering and creating content for social media; experience supporting social media campaigns a plus 
• Excellent interpersonal skills, organization, and problem-solving skills  
• Strong passion for girls' and women’s issues, gender equality, and social justice  
• Strong computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office 
• Familiarity with Canva is a plus 

Work Schedule:  

• 2 days in the office / Hybrid Schedule 

OUR MISSION  

To inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold.  

OUR VALUES  

The Girls Inc. Strategic Plan, Leveraging the Network and the Brand, reaffirmed the values that underlie our work:  

•  Recognize and support the strength in every girl.  
•  Respect the dignity of each human being and demonstrate genuine care and concern for    the well-being of others. 
•  Understand and appreciate diversity, embrace inclusiveness, and advance equity. 
•  Drive for results anchored in integrity and accountability.  
•  Collaborate for impact.  

Girls Inc. Character Pillars  

• Confidence                           
• Respect  
• Emotional Intelligence         
• Self -Advocacy  
• Critical Thinking                   
• Kindness 

Equal Opportunity Employment Opportunity & Non-Discrimination Policy 

At Girls Inc., employment is based upon one’s capabilities and qualifications. It is the policy of Girls Inc. to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, military status and political belief or any other protected characteristic as protected by law. Girls Inc. prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment by supervisors or employees. Girls Inc. will not tolerate harassment of our employees by anyone, including vendors. 

The policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and non-discrimination applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment, hiring, training, evaluation, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, layoff, termination, and all other privileges and conditions of employment. 

Employees’ questions or concerns relating to Equal Employment Opportunity, discrimination and harassment should be referred to the Office of People and Culture. Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken against any employee violating this policy. 

As a measure of creating awareness, Girls Inc. will include the statement ‘Equal Opportunity Employer’ in all advertisements and job postings.
 

Our Workplace 

We believe that in order to be most effective in generating positive and measurable outcomes for the girls we serve, we must always value what makes each of us unique. We must respect and appreciate the multitude of ideas, approaches, and perspectives that result from people of different backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and experiences coming together for a common purpose. We must not discriminate against anyone for any reason. 

We also believe that our organization should mirror the girls and communities we serve, so our Girls Inc. community of management, staff, and volunteers reflects the girls and young women who participate in our programs.