AACF Marketing And Events Intern

Location

Springdale, AR

Part‑time, Fall 2026– March 2027 (with evening availability required for committee meetings)

Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families has worked for almost 50 years to ensure that every child and family in Arkansas has the resources and opportunities they need to thrive. We use research, communications, and advocacy to drive meaningful policy change that improves lives across our state.

This internship is an opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in marketing, communications, and event planning while supporting one of Arkansas’s largest nonprofit events:
Soup Sunday Northwest Arkansas and Soup Sunday Central Arkansas
. The intern will help amplify AACF’s reach through social media, digital content, and community engagement. The role is ideal for a student or early‑career professional eager to build a portfolio, grow their network, and contribute to meaningful change.

• Content Creation & Communications – both events
  • Create Canva graphics, reels, and other engaging digital content.
  • Translate large reports into short, easy‑to‑digest posts for social media.
  • Develop content campaigns around Soup Sunday to raise awareness and drive participation.
  • Work alongside local influencers on event promotion and content strategy.
  • Support social media reporting by gathering quantitative data (reach, impressions, clicks) and qualitative insights (comments, themes).
• Marketing & Public Relations – NWA Soup Sunday
  • Support PR efforts, advertising, and community outreach to expand AACF’s visibility in Northwest Arkansas.
  • Assist with messaging and media pitches.
  • Strengthen relationships with community leaders, partners, and local businesses.
• Event Support – NWA Soup Sunday
  • Attend and take notes at Soup Sunday Committee meetings (see required dates below).
  • Assist with setup, day‑of logistics, and post‑event wrap‑up.
  • Contribute creative ideas that keep Soup Sunday top of mind in the community.

• Monday, September 21 – 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
• October 26 – 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
• November 16 – kickoff sponsor party – 4:30 – 8 p.m. in Bentonville
• January 11 – 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
• Soup Sunday event – January 31 (all day/evening in Rogers)

• Interest in marketing, PR, communications, or event planning.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with Canva or similar design tools.
• Active on social media and aware of current trends.
• Organized, detail‑oriented, and able to balance multiple tasks.
• Available for evening committee meetings and Soup Sunday on January 31, 2027.

• Real‑world experience in nonprofit marketing and PR.
• Portfolio‑ready content and event experience.
• Networking opportunities with influencers, community leaders, and nonprofit professionals.
• The satisfaction of helping bring AACF’s mission to a wider audience.

The intern may receive academic credit for the internship. It will be the intern’s responsibility to make arrangements with their school. AACF will provide the necessary internship description and performance review upon request.

Must have valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation for attending meetings and helping with events.

Position open until filled, requires 6‑month commitment or through March 2027.

6‑10 hours/week, in office with occasional remote work as required.

$15/hour

AACF was founded in 1977 by a group of prominent Arkansans who believed that children needed an “independent force to provide information and education to parents and citizens about our state’s policies toward children and families.” For 45 years,…