Unpaid Internship
Start date: TBD
Duration: 14 weeks
Location: Rockville, Maryland, near Rockville Metro Station, Red Line
The Links Global Digital Marketing Internship Program is for undergraduates studying one or more of the following areas of education: digital marketing communication, writing, editing, journalism, public relations, marketing or advertising, social media, visual arts, television production, motion picture production, or 3-D animation, graphics, computer science, digital media, information systems, software engineering, data analytics, game development and design, business, social entrepreneurship, international affairs, or global development.
Interns will be able to improve their skills in teamwork, collaboration, time management, research, strategic planning, leadership, critical thinking, interpersonal communication, information processing, and decision-making/problem-solving. Interns will also learn about the process of producing from concept to launching a digital marketing campaign for a global development initiative.
This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain real-life work experience, help you gain confidence in your creative talents, get connected with influential global development professionals, build your portfolio, and open the doors to a future career. Interns receive skills training and are invited to participate in various team-building activities and networking events. Interns also get free parking and may qualify for a SmarTrip Card to take advantage of bus and rail service during their internship.
The internship requires a 15–20-hour commitment with options for in-person, hybrid, or remote work, and a flexible schedule on weekdays 7:00 am-8:00 pm ET.
We encourage you to ask your school if you qualify to receive college credit or transcript recognition for your internship.
Candidates will be considered for internships in one of the following areas:
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To apply, please complete the internship application, submit an updated copy of your resume along with a cover letter stating your interest in being an intern for Links Global, and provide two references from your school instructors, or advisors.
About Links Global
Links Global is a management consulting firm specializing in marketing communication and social entrepreneurship for development, with headquarters in Maryland and programs nationwide. Our clients are business leaders, change makers, entrepreneurs, innovators, policy influencers, philanthropists, and advocates determined to improve society. We help clients engage with their audiences by generating an understanding, beyond the obvious, about the issues that are truly important to them and by creating an actionable strategy that solves problems. Through strategic marketing communication and ICT, Links Global enables clients to get their unique message to the right audience at the right time to drive social change.
Visit our www.linksglobal.org to learn more about our actions to build and nurture healthy, diverse, and inclusive environments.