Marketing and Communication Intern Job at Community Support Advocates, West Des Moines, IA

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  • Community Support Advocates
  • West Des Moines, IA

Job Description

Marketing & Communications Intern (Unpaid)

Part-Time - 10 hours weekly | In-person - West Des Moines, IA | Flexible Schedule

About Community Support Advocates:

Community Support Advocates is a 501c3 mission-driven nonprofit serving individuals with mental health diagnoses and disabilities through innovative programming, advocacy, and the arts.

We’re looking for a creative, motivated, and detail-oriented Marketing & Communications Intern to support our outreach and engagement efforts. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in nonprofit marketing and communications. We encourage anyone with interest to apply. The Marketing & Communications Intern will report directly to the Director of Development.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Draft clear, compelling content for newsletters, blog posts, and website updates

  • Manage and schedule social media content using Hootsuite across multiple platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.)

  • Respond to social media comments in a professional and timely manner

  • Identify gaps in social media strategy and additional ways to engage our audience

  • Design promotional graphics and social media posts using Canva

  • Assist in developing communication strategies for events, campaigns, and special initiatives

  • Monitor and report on social media engagement and analytics

  • Ensure brand consistency across all communications materials

  • Support development and fundraising initiatives including but not limited to grant research, campaign development, and more.

Requirements:

  • Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills

  • Familiarity with major social media platforms and trends

  • Basic graphic design skills using Canva or other design software

  • Ability to manage time and meet deadlines independently

  • Detail-oriented, creative, and eager to learn

  • Willingness to commit to a minimum of a 3 month tenure - 6 or 12 months is preferred

  • Must be able to navigate and utilize the Google Suite platform to find and save files

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

  • Experience with Hootsuite or similar social media scheduling tools

  • Background in marketing, communications, journalism, or a related field

  • Interest in the arts, mental health, or disability advocacy

  • Basic understanding of WordPress

  • Ability to navigate and pull reports in a CRM database (Bloomerang)

What You’ll Gain:

  • Real-world experience in nonprofit marketing and digital communications

  • Mentorship and feedback from experienced professionals

  • A flexible, supportive environment where your ideas matter

  • The opportunity to make a meaningful impact through storytelling and digital advocacy

  • Expansion of knowledge in digital marketing & communications, as it relates to community engagement, fundraising, and development efforts

  • Portfolio-building opportunities and a letter of recommendation upon successful completion

To Apply:

Please send your resume, a brief statement of interest, and two portfolio pieces of your choice (design, writing, social media post, etc.) to katelyng@teamcsa.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Job Tags

Part time, Internship, Flexible hours,

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