Position: SCI Event and Marketing Intern
About Studer Community Institute
Studer Community Institute (SCI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in our community through initiatives focused on early childhood development, entrepreneurship, workforce growth, and leadership development. Our mission is made up of two programs; Building Jobs and Building Brains
Position Summary
The Event and Marketing Intern will work closely with the Special Events Coordinator and SCI leadership team to support marketing, communications, sponsorship fulfillment, and event initiatives. This role is ideal for a creative, organized, and motivated student who is interested in gaining hands-on experience in marketing, content creation, community engagement, and nonprofit event management.
While the position includes some event support responsibilities, the primary focus will be on marketing and communications efforts that increase awareness of SCI's programs, events, and community impact.
What Does a Day in the Life Look Like?
Some of the projects and responsibilities you'll be involved in include:
Marketing & Content Creation
- Manage and create content for SCI's social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
- Develop graphics and promotional materials using Canva.
- Create content to promote SCI programs, workshops, EntreCon®, Light Up Learning, Venture Mentoring Service (VMS), and other community initiatives.
- Capture photos and videos at events and programs for use across digital channels.
- Create reels, short-form videos, and other engaging content to increase community awareness and engagement.
- Assist with email marketing campaigns and promotional communications.
- Help identify and leverage marketing opportunities to increase event attendance, ticket sales, and program participation.
- Monitor social media engagement and assist with community interaction online.
Sponsorship & Community Engagement
- Collaborate with sponsors, community partners, and vendors to gather marketing assets and fulfill sponsorship benefits.
- Work alongside the Special Events Coordinator to ensure sponsor commitments and benefits are delivered accurately and on time.
- Assist with sponsor communications and relationship management.
- Help showcase sponsor partnerships through marketing and event promotions.
- Work directly with sponsors to gather content.
Event Support
- Assist with planning and coordinating SCI events, such as EntreCon®.
- Attend planning meetings and support event timelines and logistics.
- Assist with vendor communications and scheduling.
- Help prepare event materials, signage, and attendee resources.
- Support event-day operations as needed.
You'll Be a Great Fit If You...
- Are a driven and professional individual who enjoys engaging with community members both in person and online.
- Have a passion for helping businesses, leaders, and employees grow and succeed.
- Believe in the importance of early childhood development and community impact.
- Enjoy creating social media content, graphics, videos, and marketing campaigns.
- Are collaborative, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Think creatively and like an entrepreneur.
- Love professional development, training events, and community engagement.
- Are highly organized and detail-oriented.
- Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.
- Self- starter and can work with a team or independently.
What You Can Expect to Gain From This Internship
- Build your resume and portfolio through hands-on experience with real marketing, communications, and event projects.
- Develop professional skills in a workplace environment while preparing for future career opportunities.
- Receive feedback, one-on-one guidance, and goal-setting support from your supervisor.
- Gain experience working with community partners, sponsors, and leadership teams.
- Strengthen skills in communication, organization, teamwork, and project management.
Preferred Skills
- Experience creating content for social media platforms.
- Familiarity with Canva and social media management tools.
- Experience creating reels, videos, graphics, or other digital content.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
Technical Skills
Experience with or willingness to learn:
- Microsoft Outlook
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Canva
- Constant Contact or similar email marketing platforms
- SurveyMonkey or similar survey tools
- Social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn
Education Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business, Event Management, Hospitality, Nonprofit Management, or a related field.
- Eligible to receive internship credit if required by your academic program.
Position Type & Hours
- Part-time internship (In-person- Pensacola downtown office)
- Preferred availability during morning and daytime business hours
- Approximately 12–16 hours per week (3–4 hours per day, 4 days per week)
- Flexible scheduling available around academic commitments
- Laptop will be available for use
- Summer- Fall Internship preferred
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. These may include sitting, walking, bending, stooping, lifting up to 25 pounds, keyboarding, and the use of standard office equipment including computers. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Professional Expectations
As an intern with Studer Community Institute, you serve as an ambassador for the organization. Interns are expected to conduct themselves professionally at all times and treat community members, partners, sponsors, volunteers, and guests with respect, courtesy, and professionalism As well adhere to the 5 pillars of the SFOC; Respect, Teamwork, Integrity, Generosity and Meaningful Work
