Marketing & Outreach Intern

ABOUT THE ROLE:  During a 12-week in-person internship (Summer 2025), the Marketing & Outreach Intern provides part-time support (20-25 hours per week) to Helping Hands’ marketing initiatives by enhancing the brand and spreading our mission throughout the community.  This internship position is geared toward current students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or Journalism who are in or approaching their junior or senior year.

SCHEDULE AND COMPENSATION:

• On-site position, approximately 20-25 hours per week.  
  • Must be available for occasional evening and weekend availability depending on departmental needs.
• Salary range $20.00/hour (non-exempt). 

ABOUT US:  Helping Hand’s mission is to transform the lives of all connected to Helping Hand through genuine care and education.  So that, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are equally valued in all communities!  Established in 1955, Helping Hand is proud to serve over 70 surrounding communities by providing accredited and licensed Adult Programs as well as an ISBE-approved non-public Therapeutic Day School. 

Helping Hand has been awarded “Best and Brightest Places to Work” for both Chicago and the Nation for 6 years in a row!  This award is a reflection of the incredible talent and commitment shown by our HH team members every day.

If you’re ready to join our incredible team as our Marketing and Outreach Intern, apply today!

A TYPICAL DAY FOR YOU AT HH:

• Assist with content generation for the agency.
• Design and present content for social media platforms and agency projects. 
• Research and implement relevant marketing trends and techniques including video formats.
• Contribute fresh ideas that can enhance the Helping Hand brand.
• Assist with outreach events in the community and volunteer events at Helping Hand.
• Other duties as assigned 

LAND THIS OPPORTUNITY BY HAVING:

Education/Training:

• Must be a current student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or Journalism approaching their junior or senior year.

Availability:

• Must be available for a 12-week internship during the summer.
• This will be an in-person internship (20-25 hours per week).
• Must have occasional evening and weekend availability.
• Must be located in the Chicagoland area. 

Skill Sets:

• Must have reliable transportation to and from Helping Hand and other various events.
• Must have a valid drivers license with on-going personal vehicle motor insurance.
• The person in this position must be able to maintain appropriate confidentiality and integrity to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.
• Flexibility to work in various settings.
• A commitment to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment.
• Ability to promote and adhere to company values.
• Ability to attend team and agency meetings as required by the position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work environment includes both in-office responsibilities and community outreach activities which may include both indoor and outdoor venues.
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about to assist others, access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. 
• The ability to observe details at a close range (within a few feet of the observer). 
• Consistently position self to maintain files in file cabinets or assist others. 
• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.  Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. 

Helping Hand welcomes diversity and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.