Communications and Marketing Intern
Melanoma Research Foundation, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is seeking a Communications & Marketing Intern to support the Communications Department with developing content for the MRF social media channels, assist with our prevention and awareness campaigns and assist with other communication and marketing projects.
Education & Experience.
Excellent customer service skills including verbal, written and interpersonal communication
Detail-oriented and strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task
Strong graphic design skills (Canva, Adobe, InDesign, Photoshop)
Strong writing/editing skills are required
Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite
Availability of 10-20 hours/week
Undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications or another related field
This position is required onsite at our Washington, DC office on Monday and Wednesday during normal business hours
Overview. The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is seeking a Communications & Marketing Intern to support the Communications Department with developing content for the MRF social media channels, assist with our prevention and awareness campaigns and assist with other communication and marketing projects. This intern will report to the Development Marketing Manager. The internship is not paid but can be used for class credit and/or employment experience.
This internship will be based upon 10-20 hours of work per week. This will be an unpaid, in-person internship based in Washington, DC for Spring 2026 with a potential for internship extension into the Summer.
Please send a cover letter and resume to Virginia Snider, Development Marketing Manager, at vsnider@melanoma.org with the subject line “Communications & Marketing Intern Application.” Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Job Title. Communications and Marketing Intern
Location. Washington, DC
Core Responsibilities.
Assist in designing in-house social media graphics using Adobe Creative Cloud and/or Canva for our annual prevention and awareness campaigns
Collaborate and develop new engaging and creative content alongside the Programmatic Social Media and Marketing Manager for the MRF’s TikTok channel, including patient testimonial reels and campaigns
Review and copyedit certain MRF website pages for updates and changes according to the MRF style guide
Create marketing collateral relating to Developments events such as social media graphics, flyers and save the date postcards
Assist in designing in-house social media graphics using Adobe Creative Cloud and/or Canva for our main MRF social media channels
Conduct research for Miles for Melanoma and Gala press releases and media outreach, including identifying potential media opportunities and researching prospective event emcees
Conduct research on potential sponsors and/or partners to support Development outreach
Other relevant duties as assigned
Requirements & Qualifications.
Excellent customer service skills including verbal, written and interpersonal communication
Detail-oriented and strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task
Strong graphic design skills (Canva, Adobe, InDesign, Photoshop)
Strong writing/editing skills are required
Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite
Availability of 10-20 hours/week
Undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications or another related field
This position is required onsite at our Washington, DC office on Monday and Wednesday during normal business hours
ADA PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The position requires being seated for several hours a day
The employee must frequently speak and hear as well as utilize the telephone, computer keyboard and monitor, pen and paper
The employee is required to walk and/or travel by car, train or plane
Please send applications to Virginia Snider #J-18808-Ljbffr
Education & Experience.
Excellent customer service skills including verbal, written and interpersonal communication
Detail-oriented and strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task
Strong graphic design skills (Canva, Adobe, InDesign, Photoshop)
Strong writing/editing skills are required
Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite
Availability of 10-20 hours/week
Undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications or another related field
This position is required onsite at our Washington, DC office on Monday and Wednesday during normal business hours
Overview. The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is seeking a Communications & Marketing Intern to support the Communications Department with developing content for the MRF social media channels, assist with our prevention and awareness campaigns and assist with other communication and marketing projects. This intern will report to the Development Marketing Manager. The internship is not paid but can be used for class credit and/or employment experience.
This internship will be based upon 10-20 hours of work per week. This will be an unpaid, in-person internship based in Washington, DC for Spring 2026 with a potential for internship extension into the Summer.
Please send a cover letter and resume to Virginia Snider, Development Marketing Manager, at vsnider@melanoma.org with the subject line “Communications & Marketing Intern Application.” Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Job Title. Communications and Marketing Intern
Location. Washington, DC
Core Responsibilities.
Assist in designing in-house social media graphics using Adobe Creative Cloud and/or Canva for our annual prevention and awareness campaigns
Collaborate and develop new engaging and creative content alongside the Programmatic Social Media and Marketing Manager for the MRF’s TikTok channel, including patient testimonial reels and campaigns
Review and copyedit certain MRF website pages for updates and changes according to the MRF style guide
Create marketing collateral relating to Developments events such as social media graphics, flyers and save the date postcards
Assist in designing in-house social media graphics using Adobe Creative Cloud and/or Canva for our main MRF social media channels
Conduct research for Miles for Melanoma and Gala press releases and media outreach, including identifying potential media opportunities and researching prospective event emcees
Conduct research on potential sponsors and/or partners to support Development outreach
Other relevant duties as assigned
Requirements & Qualifications.
Excellent customer service skills including verbal, written and interpersonal communication
Detail-oriented and strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task
Strong graphic design skills (Canva, Adobe, InDesign, Photoshop)
Strong writing/editing skills are required
Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite
Availability of 10-20 hours/week
Undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications or another related field
This position is required onsite at our Washington, DC office on Monday and Wednesday during normal business hours
ADA PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The position requires being seated for several hours a day
The employee must frequently speak and hear as well as utilize the telephone, computer keyboard and monitor, pen and paper
The employee is required to walk and/or travel by car, train or plane
Please send applications to Virginia Snider #J-18808-Ljbffr