Brand Marketing Intern

Brand Marketing Intern, Development and Communications

Location:
District of Columbia
United States

Project HOPE is an international NGO of more than 900 engaged employees and hundreds of volunteers who work in more than 20 countries, responding to the world's most pressing global health challenges. Throughout our 60 +year legacy, Project HOPE has treated millions of patients and provided more than $3 billion worth of medicines to local health care organizations around the world. We have helped build hundreds of health programs from the ground up and responded to humanitarian crises worldwide.

Summary:
Project HOPE is seeking a Brand Marketing Intern to support the Marketing Team through a structured internship focused on experiential learning, collaboration, and professional development. This internship is designed to provide meaningful exposure to nonprofit brand marketing, campaign coordination, and cross-functional communications within a global humanitarian organization. The intern will contribute to ongoing marketing initiatives while gaining hands-on experience in how integrated campaigns are planned, developed, executed, and evaluated in a mission-driven environment. Through guided mentorship and participation in team activities, the intern will build foundational skills in marketing operations, brand management, communications, and project coordination. In addition to marketing exposure, the internship will provide insight into global humanitarian crises and the role organizations such as NGOs, the United Nations, and the U.S. government play in emergency response and international development efforts.

Code of Conduct
It is our shared responsibility and obligation to treat each other with respect, take affirmative steps to prevent matters involving Sexual Exploitation & Abuse and Trafficking in Persons, and to disclose all potential and actual violations of our Code of Conduct, which may include Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption, Discrimination or Harassment. Together we can reinforce a culture of respect, integrity, accountability and transparency.

Internship Scope and Activities
Under the guidance of the Marketing Team, the intern may support activities including:
* Assisting with the coordination and tracking of marketing campaign timelines, deliverables, and project milestones
* Participating in cross-functional meetings to observe collaboration across marketing, communications, development, and program teams
* Supporting internal distribution and organization of brand and marketing materials to promote consistency across the organization
* Assisting with intake and coordination of marketing requests and communications

Scope of Work (SOW)
Internship template
* Contributing to the development and scheduling of social media and digital content initiatives
* Conducting research related to marketing trends, audience engagement, or nonprofit communications strategies
* Supporting additional marketing and administrative projects as appropriate to the internship experience. The internship is intended to provide practical exposure and supervised learning opportunities rather than serve as a full-time operational role.

Learning Outcomes:
By the conclusion of the internship, the intern is expected to gain exposure to and understanding of:
* The lifecycle of nonprofit marketing campaigns from planning through execution
* Brand management and messaging consistency within a global humanitarian
organization
* Cross-functional collaboration within a mission-driven environment
* Marketing project coordination and workflow management practices
* Social media and digital communications strategies used to engage diverse audiences
* The intersection of marketing, storytelling, fundraising, and humanitarian impact
* Professional communication, meeting participation, and collaborative workplace practices
The intern will receive mentorship, feedback, and opportunities for professional growth throughout the engagement.

Qualifications:
Project HOPE seeks candidates who demonstrate:
* An interest in marketing, communications, nonprofit management, public relations, or a related field
* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
* Effective written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
* Initiative, curiosity, and willingness to learn in a fast-paced setting
* Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with platforms such as Canva, Asana, or social media tools is helpful but not required
* Interest in global health, humanitarian response, or mission-driven organizations

Undergraduate juniors, seniors, or graduate students are preferred.