Marketing and Communications Intern

Who we are:

Downtown DC is the most diverse and exciting neighborhood in one of the most important cities in the world. Here, locals and visitors find all the most thrilling experiences of D.C. in 140 walkable and transit-rich blocks: business, education, and government; shopping and dining; parks, art, music, sports, theater, history—adding up to a bright future.

The BID was founded in 1997 as the city’s first private nonprofit place management organization where property owners agree to tax themselves to fund services that enhance people’s experiences in the neighborhood. The BID’s area includes 530 properties and is defined by Massachusetts Avenue on the north, including the Walter E. Washington Convention Center at Mount Vernon Square, to Constitution Avenue on the south, and from Louisiana Avenue on the east to 16th Street on the west.

Position Summary: 

DowntownDC BID is looking for a Marketing and Communications Intern (16 to 29 hours/week). This role will be under the direction of the Director of Marketing and Communications. The candidate will perform a full range of project planning, marketing, communication, social media assistance, video production and interact with stakeholders in Downtown DC. 

Responsibilities: 

• Assist in planning, writing and updating DowntownDC BID website, press materials and presentations.
• Assist with all aspects of production of marketing communications projects.
• Provide support for social media content development and production.
• Assist with production of internal communications using a wide variety of electronic and print media; including videos, newsletters, brochures, webcasts, WordPress, PowerPoint, email campaigns, posters, flyers, etc.
• Monitor general email inbox and provide appropriate responses.
• Help organize and execute meetings and events related to marketing and communication.
• Assist with capturing and analyzing social media metrics.
• Help maintain and update constituent relationship management platform. 
• Assist with daily administrative duties. 

Requirements

• Background in communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Design, Event Planning or, other related disciplines. 
• Must be computer literate (working knowledge of word processing, PowerPoint, Excel). Proficiency in, WordPress highly desired. Knowledge of HTML and graphic design a plus. 
• Self-motivated, good organizational skills, detail-oriented, ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and writing skills with strong academic background. 
• Working towards a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in marketing and communications, business administration, or a closely related field.

Start Date: July 21, 2025, requires 6 months of minimum commitment. 

Hours: Hours: 16 – 29 hours/week.

How to apply:

Applications must be received by July 10, 2025, to ensure maximum consideration. To apply please email a copy of your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience to adminjobs@downtowndc.org. Please send documents in PDF format and the email with the subject line “Marketing and Communications Intern Candidate -Your First Name and Last Name”; for example: Marketing and Communications Intern Candidate -John Doe.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity

As an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer, DowntownDC is committed to excellence through diversity; DowntownDC BID recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. Please note that all new DowntownDC BID employees must have permission to work in the U.S.; therefore, employment eligibility verification is required.