Marketing and Communication Intern Job at Community Support Advocates in West De

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.