Marketing Internship

National Aviary

Marketing Internship

This internship is geared towards students interested in a career in non-profit or cultural attraction marketing and communications. Interns will assist the National Aviary's Marketing Department with event planning, developing marketing campaigns, digital media, and conducting research. This is a hybrid position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Assist with the planning and execution of major marketing events, working with marketing and sales initiatives.

* Conduct research needed for various marketing projects.

* Implement marketing tactics related to publicity, advertising and promotions.

* Assist with the preparation and distribution of press releases, maintain press clip library and statistics.

* Creating social media content, including writing/photography/video birds, animals, special events, guest experiences, etc.

* Consistently update internal and external digital media archives.

* Other duties as assigned.

Education,

Experience and Skills:

* College Junior or Senior with a concentration in Marketing, Communications, Business, English, Journalism or Public Relations

* Ability to think innovatively and creatively

* Ability to take initiative

* Excellent written and verbal communications skills

* Detail oriented thinking

* Ability to work independently, quickly, and under pressure

* Marketing and/or Public Relations coursework a plus

* Video editing is a plus

* Ability to multi-task

Additional Requirements:

* Must be at least 18 years of age

* Proficiency in Microsoft office

* Past or current involvement in an any of the following areas: marketing, communications, event planning, customer/guest services

* Consistent internet access; this internship involves working remotely

Hours, Start Date, Duration

Flexible within business hours (8:00 am to 5:00 pm). A minimum commitment of 20 hours per week is required. The internship will start in the summer at a mutually agreed upon date.

Further Comments

Summer 2026 Internship

How to Apply

Interested applicants should provide a cover letter, resume, and letter of recommendation to Britta Moletz, britta.moletz.

Application period runs from February 1st - February 21st.

National Aviary

700 Arch Street

Pittsburgh, PA 15212

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