Marketing Intern

The Lighthouse of Houston is currently seeking a Summer Intern for a two-month assignment starting in June and concluding in August 2027. This opportunity will provide hands-on experience through collaborative projects, job shadowing, and professional development activities designed to support the intern’s career growth.

The Marketing Intern will assist the Manager of Marketing and Communications with all aspects of marketing, including editorial content, campaign development and management, email campaigns, website, blog posts, social media, and analytics. The intern will gain valuable experience while learning the job and building their resume. This position requires a high degree of flexibility and a broad interest in all areas of marketing, communications and fundraising.

This position must be a team player, show humility, trustworthiness, and respect. It is important for individuals to be committed to a continuous learning environment and a champion for change, with a teamwork mentality. This position reports to the Director of Marketing and Development.

The Marketing Intern must be willing to demonstrate the Light (LIGHT) Principles of Leadership, Integrity, Growth, Humility and Trust. It is important for individuals to be committed to a continuous learning environment and a champion for change, with a teamwork mentality.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates behaviors and actions consistent with The Lighthouse of Houston’s core values and mission.
• Performs duties and responsibilities as outlined for the specific assignment.
• Assist with building email campaigns, social media, website content, and newsletters to highlight opportunities and impact at The Lighthouse of Houston .
• Participates in training and application of skills necessary to perform assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Communicates with identified internship supervisor reporting on progress, making recommendations, preparing reports, etc.
• Obtains feedback from the internship supervisor to enhance skill development.
• Develops relationships with Lighthouse of Houston staff and volunteers.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Mission:

To enable and empower people who are blind or low vision to realize their full potential.