Communications & Marketing Intern

Reports to:Communications AssociateStatus:Part-time, temporary, non-exemptDate:August 3 - December 31, 2026Compensation:$20/hrLocation:Bridgeport, CT, hybridApplication Deadline:July 2, 2026The Housing CollectiveThe Housing Collective (HC) is a Connecticut-based nonprofit organization working to end homelessness and expand access to safe, stable, affordable housing. As a backbone organization, HC brings partners, communities, data, and resources together to strengthen housing and homelessness response systems and advance practical solutions across the state.HC celebrates, supports, and thrives on diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees for the benefit of its team, work, and community. HC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.RoleThe Housing Collective is seeking a Communications and Marketing Intern to support our work in Connecticut. This is a paid part-time internship, for late summer and fall 2026. The intern will be responsible for supporting the Housing Collective’s Communications Team by supporting digital communications and developing content across multiple platforms including email, social media, and web.ResponsibilitiesMarket our events across platforms, manage registration, coordinate with speakers and attendeesDevelop original content to promote our events and brand across social media, prioritizing IG, LinkedInProduce graphics on Canva using an existing brand kit and templatesProduce email marketing communications on Constant Contact using templatesUpload content to our website using Craft content management systemAssist with additional administrative tasksQualificationsCurrent student or recent graduate in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in a relevant field, such as communications, marketing, public policy, urban planning, political scienceExperience in digital communications including social media, web production, email marketingStrong writer: ability to adapt your writing to different platformsStrong social media skills: knowledge of how to create engaging contentBasic design skills: ability to work in programs like Canva, Figma, or AdobeAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneouslyAbility to produce content with rapid turnaround times (2-24 hours)Hybrid position at the Housing Collective’s office in Bridgeport, CTCandidate will receive training for tools and programs that they are not familiar with15-20 hours per week, half of which must be during business hours (9:00am-5:00pm), occasional need to support off-site eventsLearning OpportunitiesThe Communications & Marketing intern will gain hands‑on experience in nonprofit communications, including social media, email marketing, event promotion, website content management, and mission‑driven storytelling. They will also learn about housing policy, homelessness response, community engagement, and nonprofit communications strategy while working with an interdisciplinary team of housing and community experts.The Housing Collective is celebrating our 20th anniversary.Join us as we build a better housing future for Connecticut.#J-18808-Ljbffr