James River Association – Marketing Intern

Location: Richmond, Virginia
Telework: Hybrid
Experience: Entry-Level
Number of Openings: 1
Job Status: Part Time
Pay Range: $15/hour
Reports to: Senior Digital Marketing Manager

The James River Association (JRA) is a non-profit organization on a mission to protect the James River and connect people to it. JRA is excited to announce a marketing internship position for summer 2025! This position will support our Awareness team in creating compelling email, social and website content related to our James River Watch program. They will also get the opportunity to craft social content that reaches a wide audience of river lovers and recreationalists.

The Marketing Intern will work 15-20 hours per week from mid-June through late August. We offer a flexible hybrid work environment. Interns are encouraged to visit the JRA office one day per work week for in-person collaborations.

Responsibilities: 

• Support the JRA Marketing Team by developing content for weekly James River Watch emails and social media posts.
• Create digital and print designs in Canva
• Work with JRA staff to source and organize images from volunteers, recreationalists, and other stakeholders
• Support the JRA team in developing a social media plan that encourages audiences to connect to the river. 

Qualifications: 

• An interest in the James River and a passion for creating engaging content that builds awareness of the JRA brand
• Computer skills, particularly Google Suite
• Experience with content management systems such as Meta Business Suite, Loomly, etc.
• Proficient in reading and writing
• Experience with Canva or another design program

Requirements:

• Reliable high-speed internet connection
• Personal phone for recording videos and capturing photographs

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Baseline knowledge of the James River and river recreationalists
• Experience crafting social media content for a business, nonprofit, or student group
• Experience creating high-quality graphics for social media and print

Compensation: This position is $15/hour. We offer a flexible work schedule of 10-20 hours per week. This internship will run from early June – late August.