CentroSA: Events, Communications and Marketing Intern

Job Title

Events, Communications & Marketing Intern

Reports To: VP of Events & Sponsorships

Job Purpose

Centro San Antonio is a nonprofit placemaking organization dedicated to creating a more beautiful, playful, welcoming, and prosperous San Antonio through programming, storytelling, and community engagement.

This internship is a high-energy, hands-on role supporting all Centro events and initiatives, including festivals, programs, activations, and organizational campaigns. The intern will support event planning and execution while also contributing to communications and marketing efforts. This role serves as a central support position working closely with internal teams, partners, sponsors, vendors, and community stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Events (All Centro Events and Programs)

• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of all Centro-led events and programs

• Assist with event logistics including scheduling, timelines, vendor coordination, and on-site operations

• Support event setup, breakdown, and live event execution across multiple event types and locations

• Coordinate with internal teams, partners, sponsors, and vendors

• Assist with post-event documentation and reporting

Communications and Marketing

• Capture content before, during, and after events, including photos, video, and short-form storytelling

• Assist with editing, organizing, and archiving marketing and media assets

• Draft initial versions of marketing copy, event communications, and stakeholder updates

• Support branding and promotional efforts for Centro events and initiatives

• Assist with website updates and content management

Stakeholder and Partner Engagement

• Engage professionally with staff, community partners, sponsors, vendors, and stakeholders

• Support communications with sponsors and partners related to event promotion and execution

• Participate in meetings and on-site coordination as needed

• Serve as a public-facing representative of Centro during events and community engagements

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Event Management, Nonprofit Management, or a related field

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Clear written and verbal communication skills

• Interest in events, marketing, storytelling, and community engagement

• Familiarity with content creation tools is a plus but not required

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital collaboration tools

• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends

• Positive, adaptable, and team-oriented attitude

Working Conditions

• Hybrid work environment with a mix of office, and on-site event work

• Evening and weekend availability required during event periods

• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds and remain active during event execution

plopez@centrosa.org