Marketing Intern (Seasonal)
Summit Area YMCA, Summit, NJ, United States
Part-time, Internship Description
The Marketing Intern will support the Summit Area YMCA’s Marketing team in promoting the Y’s mission, programs, and community impact. This role focuses on creating written and visual content for digital media platforms to increase awareness of YMCA membership, programs, and services.
The intern will assist with developing marketing materials, creating social media content, supporting campaigns, and helping maintain digital and photo libraries. This position offers hands‑on experience in nonprofit marketing, brand storytelling, and digital engagement while working collaboratively with a dynamic team.
You Might Be a Great Fit If…
You are studying Marketing, Communications, Media, Business, or a related field and want hands‑on experience in nonprofit marketing.
You enjoy creating content for social media, whether that’s graphics, photos, short videos, or written posts.
You are creative and curious, and like finding new ways to tell stories through digital content.
You are comfortable using tools like Canva, Google Workspace, or social media platforms and enjoy learning new tools.
You are organized and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
You enjoy working collaboratively with a team while also taking ownership of projects.
You are interested in using marketing to support a mission‑driven organization that strengthens the community.
What You’ll Do As a Marketing Intern, you will gain hands‑on experience supporting the YMCA’s marketing and communications efforts. You will work closely with the Marketing team to help promote programs, events, and the Y’s mission in the community.
During Your Internship, You Will
Create and design social media graphics, posts, and digital content to promote YMCA programs and events
Assist with writing blog articles, press releases, and announcements that highlight the Y’s community impact
Support the creation of marketing materials for print and digital campaigns
Help capture and organize photos and videos from programs, events, and activities
Assist with basic photo and video editing for use in marketing materials
Post and update community event listings and promotional content online
Help maintain and organize the marketing photo, video, and creative asset library
Collaborate with staff across departments to gather stories, program highlights, and content ideas
Contribute creative ideas to help increase engagement and awareness of YMCA programs
Salary & Benefits Pay for this role is $20.00 per hour. This is a seasonal position for Summer 2026, scheduled for 8‑10 weeks at approximately 20‑25 hours per week (June–August).
Seasonal employees at the Summit Area YMCA receive a complimentary YMCA membership during their employment.
Internship Program Information This internship is funded through the New Jersey Career Accelerator Internship Grant Program, an initiative designed to support paid internship opportunities for college students and recent graduates across New Jersey.
Candidates selected for this internship may be asked to provide additional information required by the program to confirm eligibility.
At the Summit Area YMCA, we are committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or religious affiliation. Our main purpose is to strengthen community. Every day, we work side‑by‑side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone can reach their full potential and we strive to live our cause with purpose every day. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we believe that we’re stronger when we come together.
Requirements
Proficiency with PC platform, Microsoft Office, Google Suite
Adequate understanding of social media platforms and trends
Strong listening skills, written and oral communication skills, with a focus on communicating the Y’s impact, cause and mission
Possess good customer service etiquette, strong interpersonal skills and receives feedback and direction well with high emotional maturity
Commitment to excellence, high standards and quality work
Eager to learn and bring innovative ideas to the team
An independent, resourceful worker who also works well collaborating in a team environment
Proven ability to handle multiple projects, priorities and meet deadlines, often with quick turnaround times
Follow Y-USA brand guidelines and advocate for the brand as a marketing representative
Preferred Skills
Proficiency with Graphic Design programs such as Canva, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator.
A strong creative eye for design and visual aesthetics. Understanding of color theory, spatial design, etc.
Photography and/or Video production and video‑editing skills
Career Accelerator Internship Grant Program – Eligibility
Current NJ undergraduate student
Current NJ graduate student
Recent NJ college graduate: must have graduated less than one year prior to start of the internship experience (May 2025–May 2026 graduates)
A current undergraduate student who is a permanent NJ resident
About The Summit Area YMCA We were founded as the Young Men’s Christian Association in 1886, but today, we are The Y. Part of a world‑class organization, we are one of the area’s leading nonprofits, that values, and is made stronger by, its diverse people. The Summit Area YMCA is committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose, and each other. Working locally, we focus on empowering young people, improving health and well‑being, and inspiring action in and across communities. By bringing together people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and generations, we ensure that we all have access to the opportunities, relationships, and resources necessary to learn, grow and thrive.
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The Marketing Intern will support the Summit Area YMCA’s Marketing team in promoting the Y’s mission, programs, and community impact. This role focuses on creating written and visual content for digital media platforms to increase awareness of YMCA membership, programs, and services.
The intern will assist with developing marketing materials, creating social media content, supporting campaigns, and helping maintain digital and photo libraries. This position offers hands‑on experience in nonprofit marketing, brand storytelling, and digital engagement while working collaboratively with a dynamic team.
You Might Be a Great Fit If…
You are studying Marketing, Communications, Media, Business, or a related field and want hands‑on experience in nonprofit marketing.
You enjoy creating content for social media, whether that’s graphics, photos, short videos, or written posts.
You are creative and curious, and like finding new ways to tell stories through digital content.
You are comfortable using tools like Canva, Google Workspace, or social media platforms and enjoy learning new tools.
You are organized and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
You enjoy working collaboratively with a team while also taking ownership of projects.
You are interested in using marketing to support a mission‑driven organization that strengthens the community.
What You’ll Do As a Marketing Intern, you will gain hands‑on experience supporting the YMCA’s marketing and communications efforts. You will work closely with the Marketing team to help promote programs, events, and the Y’s mission in the community.
During Your Internship, You Will
Create and design social media graphics, posts, and digital content to promote YMCA programs and events
Assist with writing blog articles, press releases, and announcements that highlight the Y’s community impact
Support the creation of marketing materials for print and digital campaigns
Help capture and organize photos and videos from programs, events, and activities
Assist with basic photo and video editing for use in marketing materials
Post and update community event listings and promotional content online
Help maintain and organize the marketing photo, video, and creative asset library
Collaborate with staff across departments to gather stories, program highlights, and content ideas
Contribute creative ideas to help increase engagement and awareness of YMCA programs
Salary & Benefits Pay for this role is $20.00 per hour. This is a seasonal position for Summer 2026, scheduled for 8‑10 weeks at approximately 20‑25 hours per week (June–August).
Seasonal employees at the Summit Area YMCA receive a complimentary YMCA membership during their employment.
Internship Program Information This internship is funded through the New Jersey Career Accelerator Internship Grant Program, an initiative designed to support paid internship opportunities for college students and recent graduates across New Jersey.
Candidates selected for this internship may be asked to provide additional information required by the program to confirm eligibility.
At the Summit Area YMCA, we are committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or religious affiliation. Our main purpose is to strengthen community. Every day, we work side‑by‑side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone can reach their full potential and we strive to live our cause with purpose every day. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we believe that we’re stronger when we come together.
Requirements
Proficiency with PC platform, Microsoft Office, Google Suite
Adequate understanding of social media platforms and trends
Strong listening skills, written and oral communication skills, with a focus on communicating the Y’s impact, cause and mission
Possess good customer service etiquette, strong interpersonal skills and receives feedback and direction well with high emotional maturity
Commitment to excellence, high standards and quality work
Eager to learn and bring innovative ideas to the team
An independent, resourceful worker who also works well collaborating in a team environment
Proven ability to handle multiple projects, priorities and meet deadlines, often with quick turnaround times
Follow Y-USA brand guidelines and advocate for the brand as a marketing representative
Preferred Skills
Proficiency with Graphic Design programs such as Canva, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator.
A strong creative eye for design and visual aesthetics. Understanding of color theory, spatial design, etc.
Photography and/or Video production and video‑editing skills
Career Accelerator Internship Grant Program – Eligibility
Current NJ undergraduate student
Current NJ graduate student
Recent NJ college graduate: must have graduated less than one year prior to start of the internship experience (May 2025–May 2026 graduates)
A current undergraduate student who is a permanent NJ resident
About The Summit Area YMCA We were founded as the Young Men’s Christian Association in 1886, but today, we are The Y. Part of a world‑class organization, we are one of the area’s leading nonprofits, that values, and is made stronger by, its diverse people. The Summit Area YMCA is committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose, and each other. Working locally, we focus on empowering young people, improving health and well‑being, and inspiring action in and across communities. By bringing together people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and generations, we ensure that we all have access to the opportunities, relationships, and resources necessary to learn, grow and thrive.
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