Federal Work Study (Off-Campus) - Building Hope Community Life Center - Marketing and Communications Interns

East Carolina University

United States, North Carolina, Greenville

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Oct 13, 2026

Position Details

Position Information

Advertising Department	OFF CAMPUS STUDENT EMPLOYER
Academic Term/Year	FALL 2026/SPRING 2027
Position Title	Federal Work Study (Off-Campus) - Building Hope Community Life Center - Marketing and Communications Interns
Posting Number	08721
Position Number	08721
Student Job Category	Student - Federal Work Study Community Service
Position Location	Off-campus
City	Greenville
State	NC
Number of Vacancies	2
Rate of Pay	$12.00 - $14.00/hourly
FLSA Status	FLSA Non-exempt
Will the position be subject to the CBC policy?	Yes
Job Description	Building Hope Community Life Center is seeking several Marketing and Communications Interns who will provide part-time support for Building Hope's social media, communications, newsletters, and event promotion. This hands-on internship offers an opportunity to develop practical marketing and communications skills while helping the organization effectively share its programs, events, and community impact. The ideal candidate is creative, dependable, organized, and interested in developing practical marketing and communications skills. Key Responsibilities: Social Media: assist with creating and scheduling social media content, including graphics, captions, photos, and short videos. Maintain a basic content calendar. Newsletters: Assist with gathering content and preparing the monthly family newsletter and quarterly donor/community newsletter. Event Promotion: Create and distribute promotional materials for Building Hope events, fundraisers, and the 2027 Gala of Hope. Digital Content: Capture appropriate photos and videos at programs and events while following privacy and consent requirements. Donor Communications: Assist with basic donor acknowledgments, communications, and fundraising content through Givebutter. Digital & Marketing Support: Assist with Shopify updates and organize digital photos, templates, and marketing materials. Other Duties: Provide occasional administrative and communications support as needed. Internship Experience: The intern will build practical experience and a professional portfolio through projects such as: Social media content and campaigns Family and donor newsletters Event promotional materials Donor communications and fundraising support Digital content creation Social media analytics and recommendations The internship will provide hands-on experience in nonprofit marketing, communications, event promotion, digital content creation, and community engagement. Job Location Address: 215 West 9th Street Greenville NC 27834
GPA Requirement	Minimum of 2.0
Preferred (Majors, Experience, GPA, etc.)	Qualifications: Current college student or recent graduate in marketing, communications, business, public relations, graphic design, nonprofit management, or a related field. Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills. Comfortable using social media and basic digital tools. Familiarity with Canva or similar design tools preferred. Reliable, professional, and able to meet deadlines. Comfortable working independently and collaboratively. Able to maintain confidentiality when working with children and families. Helpful but not required: Experience with Givebutter, Shopify, email marketing, photography, video editing, or social media management.
License/certification required
Special Instructions to Applicant	Selected applicants must complete the required background check before beginning work. Please upload your Resume and Federal Work Study Authorization Form online. To be ELIGIBLE for FEDERAL WORK STUDY POSITIONS, students MUST QUALIFY and RECEIVE an AWARD from the ECU Financial Aid Office (Old Cafeteria Complex, 252-328-6610). Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. All offers of employment are conditional and subject to verification of background information, with satisfactory results required before the start of the position.
Additional Instructions to Applicants	Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.
Quick Link for Direct Access	https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/97635
Open Date	10/12/2026
Close Date	04/01/2027
Open Until Filled	No
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Eligibility for Employment	Individuals submitting profiles for these positions must be current ECU students, in good-standing and meet the respective GPA requirement as required by the position type. Final candidates may be subject to criminal & sex offender background checks based upon the duties and responsibilities of the position. Some vacancies also require motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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