John N. Gardner Institute Communications Internship – Summer 2026

This internship is designed for undergraduate students who wants hands-on experience in both creative and analytical areas of marketing. You’ll help design a survey that captures valuable insights and turn those findings into engaging content for our new Transformation newsletter. It’s a great opportunity to apply what you’re learning in the classroom to real-world marketing projects.

Interns are given the opportunity to collaborate alongside the Gardner Institute staff on work-related to student success. Each intern is expected to work 10-15 hours per week and complete a project by the end of their term.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Create clear, effective survey to gather customer or stakeholder feedback
  • Analyze survey results and identify trends or actionable insights
  • Draft, edit, and format newsletter content aligned with our brand voice
  • Assist with layout, visuals, and overall newsletter presentation.
  • Support broader marketing initiatives as needed.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Current undergraduate student majoring in Marketing, Communications, or a related discipline
  • Strong writing and communication skills Interest in customer research and content creation
  • Familiarity with basic survey tools (Google Forms, Qualtrics etc.)
  • Detail-oriented, organized, and eager to learn Ability to work independently and manage deadlines

What You’ll Gain

  • Practical experience in marketing research and content development
  • Portfolio-ready writing samples
  • Mentorship from experienced marketing professionals
  • Exposure to real-world brand communication strategies
  • Interns will receive a stipend of $1,500 per semester and academic credit may also be available.

To apply for our internship, please complete the Internship Form. Notifications on decisions will occur 6 weeks after deadline. The application is due March 3, 2026

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