Marketing and Communications Intern
Are you passionate about creativity and storytelling? City Academy is looking for an eager,
self-motivated intern to support our communications efforts with a primary focus on marketing. This is
an exciting opportunity to help elevate our school’s digital presence by creating engaging content for
platforms including Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. You’ll get hands-on experience capturing
photos and video, writing compelling captions, building campaigns, and analyzing performance metrics
— all while making a real impact in St. Louis.
ORGANIZATION DETAILS
Reports To: Marketing and Communications Manager
DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Plan, draft, and schedule social media posts across Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn
Capture and edit photos and short-form videos that highlight student life, events, and school culture
Monitor engagement and gather performance insights to help inform strategy
Help maintain a consistent visual and written brand across all channels
Assist in brainstorming and executing social media campaigns for events, fundraising, and community storytelling
Support occasional email, website, and blog content as needed
Other communications tasks as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Current undergraduate student majoring in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field
Strong understanding of Instagram, Facebook, and emerging social trends
Experience with Canva and video editing apps preferred
Creative thinker with strong writing skills and an eye for visual storytelling
Comfortable with technology and collaborative tools like Google Workspace
Must be enthusiastic about City Academy’s mission and working in a school setting
TIME COMMITMENT
Part Time: 10 hours per week
August 2026 – May 2027
Schedule is flexible, to be determined with supervisor
Majority of hours will be completed on-site at City Academy
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Qualified candidates should submit cover letter and resume to:
Kharynton Allen, Marketing and Communications Manager
kallen@cityacademystl.org