Marketing and Communication Intern

Marketing & Communications Intern (Unpaid)

Part-Time - 10 hours weekly | In-person - West Des Moines, IA | Flexible Schedule

About Community Support Advocates :

Community Support Advocates is a 501c3 mission-driven nonprofit serving individuals with mental health diagnoses and disabilities through innovative programming, advocacy, and the arts.

We’re looking for a creative, motivated, and detail-oriented Marketing & Communications Intern to support our outreach and engagement efforts. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in nonprofit marketing and communications. We encourage anyone with interest to apply. The Marketing & Communications Intern will report directly to the Director of Development.

Key Responsibilities :

Draft clear, compelling content for newsletters, blog posts, and website updates

Manage and schedule social media content using Hootsuite across multiple platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.)

Respond to social media comments in a professional and timely manner

Identify gaps in social media strategy and additional ways to engage our audience

Design promotional graphics and social media posts using Canva

Assist in developing communication strategies for events, campaigns, and special initiatives

Monitor and report on social media engagement and analytics

Ensure brand consistency across all communications materials

Support development and fundraising initiatives including but not limited to grant research, campaign development, and more.

Requirements :

Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills

Familiarity with major social media platforms and trends

Basic graphic design skills using Canva or other design software

Ability to manage time and meet deadlines independently

Detail-oriented, creative, and eager to learn

Willingness to commit to a minimum of a 3 month tenure - 6 or 12 months is preferred

Must be able to navigate and utilize the Google Suite platform to find and save files

Preferred Qualifications (not required) :

Experience with Hootsuite or similar social media scheduling tools

Background in marketing, communications, journalism, or a related field

Interest in the arts, mental health, or disability advocacy

Basic understanding of WordPress

Ability to navigate and pull reports in a CRM database (Bloomerang)

What You’ll Gain :

Real-world experience in nonprofit marketing and digital communications

Mentorship and feedback from experienced professionals

A flexible, supportive environment where your ideas matter

The opportunity to make a meaningful impact through storytelling and digital advocacy

Expansion of knowledge in digital marketing & communications, as it relates to community engagement, fundraising, and development efforts

Portfolio-building opportunities and a letter of recommendation upon successful completion

To Apply :

Please send your resume, a brief statement of interest, and two portfolio pieces of your choice (design, writing, social media post, etc.) to katelyng@teamcsa.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.