Marketing & Communications Intern

Virtual Integration Services

a virtual direct service office for ORR eligible communities

outside of local ORR service providers’ service areas

Intern Job Description

Position Title: Marketing & Communications Intern

Reports To: Outreach Coordinator

Team: Virtual Integration Services

Location: Anywhere in the US/Virtual

Status: Unpaid, University Credit Available

Time commitment: 3 to 6 months; 10 to 15 hours per week

Primary Purpose

Interns provide valuable support that strengthens the services our staff offer to immigrant and refugee

communities. This role offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience while contributing to work

that directly supports individuals and families navigating new communities.

Join our Virtual Integration Services (VIS) team to help expand awareness of programs and services that

empower immigrant and refugee populations. This internship is ideal for students studying marketing,

communications, social media, or related fields who are eager to apply their skills, build real-world

experience, and contribute to a mission-driven organization making a meaningful difference.

Learning Objectives

Gain experience supporting digital marketing campaigns that promote programs, events, and

community initiatives

Strengthening writing and editing skills for newsletters, blogs, and web content

Build proficiency in creating graphics and visual content using Canva or similar design tools

Gain exposure to email marketing platforms and outreach strategies

Learn how to monitor engagement and interpret performance metrics across digital channels

Develop awareness of current social media trends, including short-form video and emerging platform

strategies

Strengthening understanding of culturally responsive, inclusive, and accessible communication

practices for diverse audiences

Essential Duties

Manage and schedule content across social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook,

LinkedIn, and TikTok

Support digital marketing campaigns to promote programs, events, and community initiatives

Develop written content for newsletters, blogs, and website updates

Design engaging graphics and visual assets using Canva

Assist with email marketing campaigns and outreach efforts

Monitor social media engagement and analyze basic performance metrics across platforms

Check out our landing page:

https://cwsglobal.org/virtual-integration-

services/

Email: virtualservices@cwsglobal.org

Conduct research on digital trends, including short-form video strategies, to enhance outreach

Ensure all content is culturally responsive and accessible to diverse audiences

Support story telling of virtual non-profit social service provider

Support digital educational content for service users of diverse backgrounds

Requirements

Current enrollment in or recent completion of a degree program in marketing, communications,

journalism, or a related field

Interest in social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok

Strong written communication skills and willingness to learn content development for newsletters,

blogs, and web platforms

Familiarity with or willingness to learn design tools such as Canva

Interest in digital marketing, email campaigns, and community outreach

Basic understanding of social media engagement or curiosity about analytics and performance tracking

Willingness to research trends and apply new ideas to digital outreach efforts

Commitment to creating inclusive, culturally responsive, and accessible content

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks

Bilingual/multilingual — a plus

Must consent to a background check and (if driving clients) motor vehicle record check.

Application

Please send your resume to virtualservices@cwsglobal.org with 2026 Internship in the subject line.