Communications & Marketing Intern
AAAS, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
AAAS has a fantastic opportunity for a Communications & Marketing Intern to join the Membership Department in a paid summer position!
Here, you will help deepen our efforts in providing AAAS Members with meaningful opportunities to engage and get involved with the Association, its mission and in particular with the AAAS Local Science Engagement Network (LSEN). Gain hands‑on experience in communications, marketing and volunteer engagement. Work on helpful resources for STEMM professionals.
What You’ll Do
Lead a member Expert Q&A online event; develop a communications plan for an event; or write a member spotlight story, among other marketing projects.
Create resources for STEMM professionals to help them engage in their communities, for instance through a Science Cafe event. This may include developing materials such as planning checklists, promotional email templates, event agendas and evaluation questions.
Research, write and proof content for various Membership platforms including our Member Community online platform, social media, web and email.
Provide editorial support to write and build on Salesforce Marketing Cloud our monthly Member Update newsletter.
Finalize materials for inclusion in the LSEN resource library and the AAAS Learning Hub.
Assist with administrative tasks for LSEN, AAAS Sections and Volunteer Engagement.
Help brainstorm, find, create and/or edit images to use in email marketing, social media and the web.
Learn and utilize various software and platforms such as AAAS Member Community to create and publish threads, Canva to create and edit images, etc.
Build and edit web pages in Drupal CMS.
Additional duties as assigned.
Key Requirements
Pursuing a degree in communications, marketing, PR, public engagement, STEMM, or a related field.
Excellent writing, verbal and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in Outlook and MS Word. Familiarity with Excel and Canva.
Strong attention to detail and deadlines.
Strong internet research skills.
Ability to be flexible and manage a variety of tasks simultaneously.
Experience with Drupal and basic HTML skills preferred.
Internship Details This internship will be expected to come into the D.C. office 1-2 times a week on a hybrid‑work basis.
This is a
12‑week internship , which will run from
June 1, 2026 - August 21, 2026 .
The anticipated initial rate of compensation for this position is
$17.95 per hour .
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the help of a sponsorship. Please contact our Talent Team at jobs@aaas.org with any questions regarding your eligibility.
Application Process Submit a
resume and cover letter
by
March 30, 2026 . Your cover letter should address why you want this internship. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. A recruiter will contact you with next steps if you are selected for an interview.
Benefits AAAS currently provides the following benefits: paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, paid holidays, health insurance, flexible spending account, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, retirement benefits, short‑ and long‑term disability, each subject to the terms of the applicable program. Additional benefits may apply.
Equal Opportunity Statement AAAS is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category. AAAS uses E‑Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.
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Here, you will help deepen our efforts in providing AAAS Members with meaningful opportunities to engage and get involved with the Association, its mission and in particular with the AAAS Local Science Engagement Network (LSEN). Gain hands‑on experience in communications, marketing and volunteer engagement. Work on helpful resources for STEMM professionals.
What You’ll Do
Lead a member Expert Q&A online event; develop a communications plan for an event; or write a member spotlight story, among other marketing projects.
Create resources for STEMM professionals to help them engage in their communities, for instance through a Science Cafe event. This may include developing materials such as planning checklists, promotional email templates, event agendas and evaluation questions.
Research, write and proof content for various Membership platforms including our Member Community online platform, social media, web and email.
Provide editorial support to write and build on Salesforce Marketing Cloud our monthly Member Update newsletter.
Finalize materials for inclusion in the LSEN resource library and the AAAS Learning Hub.
Assist with administrative tasks for LSEN, AAAS Sections and Volunteer Engagement.
Help brainstorm, find, create and/or edit images to use in email marketing, social media and the web.
Learn and utilize various software and platforms such as AAAS Member Community to create and publish threads, Canva to create and edit images, etc.
Build and edit web pages in Drupal CMS.
Additional duties as assigned.
Key Requirements
Pursuing a degree in communications, marketing, PR, public engagement, STEMM, or a related field.
Excellent writing, verbal and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in Outlook and MS Word. Familiarity with Excel and Canva.
Strong attention to detail and deadlines.
Strong internet research skills.
Ability to be flexible and manage a variety of tasks simultaneously.
Experience with Drupal and basic HTML skills preferred.
Internship Details This internship will be expected to come into the D.C. office 1-2 times a week on a hybrid‑work basis.
This is a
12‑week internship , which will run from
June 1, 2026 - August 21, 2026 .
The anticipated initial rate of compensation for this position is
$17.95 per hour .
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the help of a sponsorship. Please contact our Talent Team at jobs@aaas.org with any questions regarding your eligibility.
Application Process Submit a
resume and cover letter
by
March 30, 2026 . Your cover letter should address why you want this internship. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. A recruiter will contact you with next steps if you are selected for an interview.
Benefits AAAS currently provides the following benefits: paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, paid holidays, health insurance, flexible spending account, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, retirement benefits, short‑ and long‑term disability, each subject to the terms of the applicable program. Additional benefits may apply.
Equal Opportunity Statement AAAS is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category. AAAS uses E‑Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.
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