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Intern, Marketing & Communications

YMCA • 101 N Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 United States • 3w ago

YMCA

YMCA of the USA

Location

101 N Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
United States

Hourly

$17.50

How to Apply

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Strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Job Description

The Marketing & Communications Intern role responsibilities include copywriting, editing, project coordination, research, graphic design, and project support for the Y-USA Marketing and Communications department. The department leads the organization’s internal and external communications, reputation management, brand strategy and unification, and staff and volunteer engagement.

Duration: May 1, 2025 – August 1, 2025

Hours/week: 25-29 hours

Qualifications

Acquiring a Bachelor’s degree with concentration in a Communications, Public Relations, Writing, or Marketing field is required
Experience supporting a digital project is a plus
Ability to work unsupervised and meet deadlines
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills are required
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills are required
Ability to build relationships and work with staff at all levels within an organization
Knowledge of graphic design tools, experience with Canva a plus
Knowledge of social media CRMs a plus but not required
Experience with basic video editing a plus but not required
Requires a commitment to the YMCA character development values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility

Essential Functions

Assist the Marketing & Communications team with copywriting, editing, proofreading, research, some graphic design and project support via website, social media, email and webinars
Assist with the scheduling and publication of Y-USA content
Contribute to discovery, strategy and brainstorm sessions
Update project plans and track progress in excel and Smartsheet, as needed
Supports meetings, which includes but is not limited to: scheduling, logistics, webinar set-up and technical assistance, preparing materials
Attend departmental meetings and committee meetings, as needed
Perform other duties as assigned by the Marketing & Communications team

EFFECT ON END RESULTS / STRATEGIC IMPACT

This position provides operational support to the department to optimize its effectiveness.

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