Job Description
The Freedom From Religion Foundation seeks a creative and motivated Summer Marketing Intern to assist with content creation, campaign execution, and strategic communications to promote FFRF’s mission and engage its growing membership. This internship offers hands-on experience in nonprofit marketing, social media strategy, and public relations, allowing the intern to contribute to high-impact campaigns while developing professional skills in a supportive, mission-driven environment.
Students will experience most aspects of our marketing and communications department and work closely with the marketing and PR director. This internship is a paid position.
FFRF considers diversity an asset and encourages students of all races, genders, ethnicities, religious backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, age, and abilities to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Content Creation: Assist in creating compelling content for FFRF’s digital platforms, including social media posts, blogs, email campaigns, and promotional materials.
- Media Relations: Identify key journalists and outlets with which FFRF can nurture relationships for media coverage, including SME interviews. Assist in pitch development and distribution.
- Social Media Management: Help schedule and manage posts across FFRF’s social media channels, analyze engagement metrics, and suggest strategies to increase reach and visibility. Identify and engage with key influencers related to state-church separation and nontheism.
- Campaign Support: Collaborate with the marketing team on campaigns focused on voter awareness, combating Christian nationalism, and promoting membership growth.
- SEO & Web Support: Research keywords and assist in optimizing blog posts and website content to improve visibility and search rankings.
- Event Marketing: Support marketing efforts for FFRF’s events, such as conventions, webinars, and public talks.
- Research & Reporting: Conduct research on audience trends, competitor campaigns, and nonprofit marketing best practices. Present findings to the marketing team.
- Administrative Tasks: Assist with day-to-day marketing operations, including maintaining content calendars, organizing media assets, and tracking project timelines.
Qualifications
- Current enrollment in or recent graduate of a bachelor’s program in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
- Strong writing and editing skills with an ability to adapt tone and style for different audiences.
- Familiarity with major social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube).
- Basic understanding of digital marketing, including SEO, email marketing, and analytics tools (Google Analytics, Mailchimp, etc.).
- Passion for FFRF’s mission of promoting the separation of church and state and nontheism.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects.
- Proficiency in graphic design tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) is a plus.
What We Offer
- Real-world experience with nonprofit marketing and advocacy campaigns.
- Mentorship from experienced marketing and communications professionals.
- Opportunity to develop a diverse portfolio of work that demonstrates your skills.
- Flexible schedule to accommodate educational commitments.
- A chance to contribute to a meaningful cause and make a difference.
Interns are expected to work at FFRF’s headquarters in Madison, WI. Summer hour requirements are somewhat flexible, however, a consistent schedule should be set and maintained.
How to Apply:
Please upload a cover letter, resume, and work samples.
Deadlines:
Summer: Applications for Summer of 2025 will be considered starting in February 2025.
Fall and Spring: Open until filled. Spots open for Fall 2025.
Job Tags
Summer work, Summer internship, Flexible hours,