Strategic Marketing Internship

Job Description Summary:

MDI is seeking a Strategic Marketing Intern to support CEO-led initiatives that elevate brand visibility, accelerate marketing innovation, and strengthen communications across the organization. This position is ideal for a dynamic, creative, and analytical student who is eager to contribute to a purpose-driven, growth-oriented enterprise.

The intern will collaborate cross-functionally with departments and external partners on key projects tied to acquisition integration, national event sponsorships, and thought leadership. The role offers hands-on experience in executive communications, brand development, and strategic marketing.

Essential Functions:

• Support CEO- and marketing-led initiatives through high-visibility contributions, including asset preparation, messaging drafts, and campaign coordination.
• Conduct market, sector, and competitor research to inform brand positioning, messaging, and strategic decisions across MDI's commercial and employment service lines.
• Partner with the CEO, HR, and Marketing to support internal and external communication efforts during periods of organizational change, including acquisitions and team transitions.
• Advance brand strategy by applying MDI's visual and verbal identity in ways that promote cultural alignment and mission integration across new or transitioning teams.
• Develop creative content for employee engagement efforts, supporting cohesion and clarity during key campaigns and events.
• Support MDI's 2026 Special Olympics USA Games campaign
• Assist in organizing and maintaining MDI's marketing asset library, ensuring consistent naming, tagging, and brand usage across digital platforms and future campaigns.
• Draft and design visual and written content across internal and external platforms-including social media, newsletters, slide decks, and event materials-in alignment with MDI's brand and messaging.
• Support internal communications that promote cultural cohesion, reinforce strategic priorities, and enhance organizational transparency.
• Adheres to organizational policies and brand standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support departmental goals and campaign execution
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business, or a related field
• Demonstrates interest in brand strategy, social impact, or executive-level communication
• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to contribute to presentations, collaborate across teams, and tailor messaging for diverse audiences
• Possesses strong storytelling skills, with the ability to simplify and adapt messages for broad audiences
• Maintains professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality when supporting CEO- or board-facing communications
• Is proactive and self-motivated, with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
• Functions well in a fast-paced, diverse, and collaborative environment
• Is detail-oriented, with strong follow-through on assignments
• Demonstrates creativity, problem-solving ability, and a solution-focused mindset
• Must successfully complete a criminal background check
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility will be verified through E-Verify.

What You'll Gain

• Direct exposure to the CEO and executive team, including executive mentorship and strategic feedback on high-priority communication and branding initiatives
• Hands-on experience supporting campaigns tied to acquisition transitions, inclusive employment, and organizational change
• Opportunities to create and refine content for social media, newsletters, presentations, and events across internal and external audiences
• Insight into brand strategy, organizational storytelling, and inclusive messaging practices
• A portfolio of high-impact work reflecting real-world applications in nonprofit marketing and strategic communications
• Experience contributing to a national sponsorship campaign for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
• Exposure to cross-functional collaboration with departments such as HR, Development, and Employment Services
• Opportunities to strengthen skills in brand consistency, storytelling, and internal engagement

Environment and Physical Demands:

• A traditional work week (Monday-Friday) aligned with MDI core hours; occasional work during non-traditional hours may be required
• Hybrid position (approximately 40% remote / 60% in-office)
• Work is performed in a typical office or remote setting and may include:
  
  
  
  • Continuous use of a computer monitor, mouse, keyboard, telephone, and other communication tools
  • Occasional lifting, reaching, hand rotation, stooping, kneeling, or crouching
  
  
  
  
• May occasionally work in a factory environment, which may include high noise levels, machinery, conveyors, dust, chemicals, odors, and temperature fluctuations
• Requires basic vision and ability to meet standard screen-based work requirements

Other:

• Some travel in-state

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

The list of essential job functions and qualifications contained in this job description is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Tasks are to be completed with or without reasonable accommodations.