Marketing Intern
The National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation, Arlington, TX, United States
Position Summary
The Marketing Intern will support the Marketing team in promoting the Museum’s exhibitions, programs, events, and membership initiatives. This role provides hands‑on experience in content creation, digital marketing, and community engagement within a mission‑driven cultural institution. The intern will work closely with cross‑functional teams and gain exposure to both strategic planning and day‑to‑day execution.
Key Responsibilities
Assist with planning, creating, and scheduling social media content across platforms
Support marketing campaigns for exhibitions, events, education programs, and membership initiatives
Assist with photography and video capture for digital and promotional use
Draft short form written content including social posts, blog entries, and email copy, under staff guidance
Support onsite promotions, special events, and community activations, including setup and breakdown
Assist with list generation and basic data organization to support outreach, promotions, and reporting
Help maintain brand consistency across digital and print materials
Provide general marketing support as needed across projects and timelines
Key Projects
Assist with the development and maintenance of the monthly social media content calendar
Support campaign performance tracking and basic reporting
Help compile and organize contact lists for marketing and community outreach efforts
Support promotional efforts for special events, exhibitions, and public programs
Assist at relevant community events and brand activations
Participate in brainstorming and planning sessions with the marketing team
Coordinate with vendors and service providers (e.g., Fast signs, Birds Copies, Artworks, hotel partners) to place orders, manage contracts, fulfil logistics, and support needs as requested.
Special Project Management – Lead and support special projects as assigned, ensuring timely and accurate execution. Execute special projects and additional duties as assigned by executive leadership.
Perform additional responsibilities and projects as needed to support organizational goals.
Preferred Skills, Qualifications, and Coursework To perform this job successfully, the successful candidate must be able to perform each essential duty below at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Currently enrolled in a college or university pursuing a degree in Marketing or related field preferred (undergrad or graduate level)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills — diplomatic, tactful, customer‑focused with professional ability to interact with a variety of clients
Positive, coachable, and hardworking
Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, or holidays for key Museum events.
Entrepreneurial spirit, energetic and outgoing personality with a proactive approach to work
Desire to grow a fruitful career in the Tourism, Museum or Non‑Profit marketing industry
Academic Credit Disclosure Applicants seeking academic credit for this internship should disclose any specific programmatic or institutional requirements during the interview process. While not all required projects or competencies may be explicitly listed in this position description, candidates who meet the general qualifications are encouraged to apply. Our goal is to cultivate a competitive cohort of interns while ensuring each participant receives meaningful, mission‑aligned experience that satisfies their academic credit requirements.
The National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Foundation’s leadership is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and access to facilities and programs.
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Key Responsibilities
Assist with planning, creating, and scheduling social media content across platforms
Support marketing campaigns for exhibitions, events, education programs, and membership initiatives
Assist with photography and video capture for digital and promotional use
Draft short form written content including social posts, blog entries, and email copy, under staff guidance
Support onsite promotions, special events, and community activations, including setup and breakdown
Assist with list generation and basic data organization to support outreach, promotions, and reporting
Help maintain brand consistency across digital and print materials
Provide general marketing support as needed across projects and timelines
Key Projects
Assist with the development and maintenance of the monthly social media content calendar
Support campaign performance tracking and basic reporting
Help compile and organize contact lists for marketing and community outreach efforts
Support promotional efforts for special events, exhibitions, and public programs
Assist at relevant community events and brand activations
Participate in brainstorming and planning sessions with the marketing team
Coordinate with vendors and service providers (e.g., Fast signs, Birds Copies, Artworks, hotel partners) to place orders, manage contracts, fulfil logistics, and support needs as requested.
Special Project Management – Lead and support special projects as assigned, ensuring timely and accurate execution. Execute special projects and additional duties as assigned by executive leadership.
Perform additional responsibilities and projects as needed to support organizational goals.
Preferred Skills, Qualifications, and Coursework To perform this job successfully, the successful candidate must be able to perform each essential duty below at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Currently enrolled in a college or university pursuing a degree in Marketing or related field preferred (undergrad or graduate level)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills — diplomatic, tactful, customer‑focused with professional ability to interact with a variety of clients
Positive, coachable, and hardworking
Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, or holidays for key Museum events.
Entrepreneurial spirit, energetic and outgoing personality with a proactive approach to work
Desire to grow a fruitful career in the Tourism, Museum or Non‑Profit marketing industry
Academic Credit Disclosure Applicants seeking academic credit for this internship should disclose any specific programmatic or institutional requirements during the interview process. While not all required projects or competencies may be explicitly listed in this position description, candidates who meet the general qualifications are encouraged to apply. Our goal is to cultivate a competitive cohort of interns while ensuring each participant receives meaningful, mission‑aligned experience that satisfies their academic credit requirements.
The National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Foundation’s leadership is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and access to facilities and programs.
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