Marketing and Communications Intern

Knoxville Habitat for Humanity Internship Position: Marketing and Communications Intern – Knoxville Habitat for Humanity Location: Hybrid

• Time split between the HQ (80%) and Re. Store (20%) Knoxville Habitat for Humanity HQ 1501 Washington Ave. Knoxville, TN 37917 Knoxville Habitat for Humanity Re. Store 1511 Downtown West Blvd. Knoxville, TN 37919 Duration: Semester-based (Fall, Spring, or Summer) Opportunity to extend into a subsequent semester based on performance and availability Hours: Part-time, 15-20 hours per week Compensation: $15 per hour Position Overview The Marketing & Communications Intern is a semester-long, learning-focused role designed to provide hands-on experience in nonprofit marketing and communications. The intern supports outreach efforts for both the Knoxville Habitat for Humanity affiliate and the Knoxville Habitat Re. Store. This role is supervised and collaborative. Interns assist with drafting content, supporting campaigns, and contributing to marketing projects under the guidance of the Marketing & Communications (Mar. Comm) team. Final messaging, publishing, strategy, and decision-making remain the responsibility of staff. The on-site schedule follows an 80/20 split between the affiliate headquarters and the Re. Store, while project work supports both areas. This structure provides exposure to storytelling, digital marketing, campaign execution, and community engagement across both nonprofit and retail environments.

Key Responsibilities

With training and supervision, the intern may assist with: Content & Digital Marketing Support Drafting social media captions and assisting with content content creation/scheduling (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn) Supporting email newsletters and digital communications Drafting content for blog posts, website updates, and events Campaigns & Events Supporting promotion of fundraising campaigns, volunteer opportunities, and community events Assisting with event-day content capture and post-event recap materials Photography & Creative Assets Capturing photos and short-form video at events or the Re.

Store (with guidance) Assisting with organizing and managing digital assets Reporting & Organization Tracking basic digital engagement metrics and summarizing performance Supporting content calendars, timelines, and project organization Responsibilities may expand gradually as skills and confidence develop.

Qualifications

Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an undergraduate or graduate program in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Advertising, or a related field Strong written communication skills Interest in nonprofit work and community impact Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and collaborate Familiarity with social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn) Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools is a plus, but not required What You’ll Gain Hands-on experience supporting nonprofit and retail marketing initiatives Exposure to marketing strategies for fundraising, volunteer engagement, and retail operations Opportunities to build an approved professional portfolio Mentorship and feedback from experienced marketing professionals Insight into mission-driven storytelling and ethical communications Supervision & Work Environment Interns are supervised by the Marketing & Communications team Weekly check-ins provide guidance and feedback The goal of this internship is an in-person experience Limited remote work may be approved at the discretion of the direct supervisor Interns must maintain the same availability and professionalism whether working remotely or in-office Interns receive an Intern Handbook outlining expectations, learning objectives, and policies.

How to Apply Please submit a resume, cover letter, and any relevant work samples via our online application portal. Application Deadline: November 5, 2026 Equal Opportunity Employer Knoxville Habitat for Humanity is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage applicants of varied races, ethnicities, national origins, religions, gender identities and sexual orientations, disabilities, veteran status, socio-economic backgrounds, and perspectives.

Knoxville Habitat for Humanity is a drug-free workplace and a Tennessee Drug Free Workplace.