Job Description

Marketing & Communications Intern – Summer 2026

About United Way Worldwide

United Way mobilizes communities around the world to close gaps and open opportunities so everyone can thrive. Through our global network spanning 37 countries and 1,100 communities, United Way connects partners, donors, volunteers, and community leaders to tackle the root causes of the world’s most complex challenges while making a positive impact in the lives of millions of people. Learn more at unitedway.org.

The United Way Worldwide Intern Experience

Interns at United Way Worldwide gain valuable learning and working experience at a leading nonprofit organization. Our goal is to ensure every intern learns about the area of work they plan to pursue after graduation. We want each intern to feel included, valuable, and productive in the department in which they are assigned.

In addition to hands-on experience working at the largest nonprofit in the world, interns will be provided with:

• Weekly meetings led by subject matter experts.
• Professional development workshops (when available).

Applicant Requirements

• Open to current students attending a college or university.
• Applicants must be eligible to work within the United States and have all documentation at the time of their application.
• Internship schedules will generally be Mondays through Thursdays, off on Fridays.
• Please upload a copy of your transcript as part of your application (unofficial transcripts are acceptable).

Position Summary: Marketing & Communications Intern

The United Way Worldwide Marketing & Communications team seeks an intern for Summer 2026. This person will learn about the “art” and “science” of nonprofit storytelling and engagement through wide-ranging support for both creative and technical projects.

Key Learning & Exposure:

• Support for three colleagues on overlapping bodies of qualitative and quantitative work for the Strategic Communications (Content Creation; Network Relations) and Development (Donor) Communications sub-teams.
• Interaction with and learning from staff across other Marketing & Communications functions, including digital marketing, PR, and creative.
• Emergence with an understanding of nonprofit web and email fundamentals, including how to use data to complement, augment, and support both content and strategy development.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

Candidates from all educational levels and areas of study are encouraged to apply. Strong writing skills, demonstrated end-to-end project execution, curiosity, and attention to detail will set the ideal candidate apart.

Primary Projects & Responsibilities

• Support opportunities for increased United Way storytelling (internal/network-facing and external/public-facing):
  • Review stories submitted from the network for potential web publication.
  • Pursue story leads from internal and external sources.
  • Draft impact stories or other content, such as supporter testimonials.
  • Review webpages and identify opportunities for contextual asks, opportunities to cross-promote key impact stories, or gaps in existing content.
• Improve understanding of United Way network email engagement:
  • Collect and analyze email performance metrics from HubSpot (email platform).
  • Track performance of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) over time.
  • Identify trends and potential mitigations or amplifications.
  • Present findings and suggestions to Marketing & Communications stakeholders.
• Assist in building and/or updating email engagement assets and architecture:
  • Basic lists/segments for ongoing email communications.
  • Evergreen content for ongoing email communications (e.g., new supporter or new subscriber welcome series).
• Exercise core competencies required for future careers in marketing and/or communications:
  • Proofreading materials, as assigned.
  • Drafting new materials, as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Currently enrolled student in an undergraduate college or graduate university program, or a recent graduate (less than one year removed from the completion of their degree); tenured students are preferred.
• Ability to carry projects from ideation through completion.
• Ability to negotiate analytical and interpersonal perspectives.
• Interest in nonprofit marketing and communications or a nonprofit sector career.
• Students and graduates from all fields of study are invited to apply; strong writing and comprehension skills will be considered above coursework in directly related fields.
• Exposure to or familiarity with email platforms (e.g., HubSpot, MailChimp).
• Exposure to or familiarity with POS or CRM tools.

Internship Perks & Logistics

• Weekly meetings and supplemental professional development workshops provided onsite.
• Opportunity to complete a learning plan according to school’s requirements for those receiving a grade.
• Chance to meet and work with nonprofit subject matter experts and leaders at United Way Worldwide.
• Free coffee & tea onsite.
• Free parking at United Way Worldwide’s parking garage.
• Near Blue/Yellow Metro line (Braddock Metro Station) and then board Alexandria Free Dash bus that has stops directly across from our building.

Location

This internship takes place at the United Way Worldwide office at 701 N. Fairfax St., Alexandria, VA 22314.

Time Frame

Summer 2026: June 1, 2026, to July 23, 2026.

Pay Rate

• Undergraduate: $21.00 /hour
• Graduate: $25.00 /hour

Equal Opportunity Employer

United Way Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, marital status, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please e-mail recruitment@uww.unitedway.org or call 703-836-7100 and provide the nature of your request and your contact information.

Thank you for your interest in an internship opportunity with United Way Worldwide. You will be contacted if your qualifications are a good match, and you are selected for an interview.