Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens is seeking a Marketing and Communications intern for fall 2024. The Marketing and Communications Intern would be placed in Hillwood’s External Affairs Department.

The Marketing and Communications intern’s first project and priority will be to contribute to Hillwood’s increasing social media presence, primarily through TikTok and Pinterest. The Marketing and Communications intern will research best practices for museums on these channels in addition to brainstorming ideas, creating content, and tracking analytics. In addition to this project, the intern will work side-by-side with the head of marketing to support the daily operations and function of the department. 

Following proper training, additional work might include:

•    Logging press mentions and clippings
•    Compiling editorial calendar deadlines and revising the media list
•    Monitoring and updating Hillwood’s website
•    Creating email content
•    Developing training materials for future marketing interns

By the end of the internship, the Marketing and Communications intern will be well acquainted with the broad projects that take place in an art museum’s marketing and external affairs department and will be familiar with how the department supports other ongoing work within a museum. The student will also learn about how art museums use digital engagement to make art accessible, build community, and communicate the brand of an institution. 

Requirements:
We are seeking a Marketing/Communications or other related major college student interested in pursuing a career in museum public affairs and marketing. Candidate must have proficiency in social media channels, particularly video editing, and in Microsoft Office products. 

Schedule:
This internship offers flexibility to work around school schedules. Work will be completed primarily on our campus in Northwest D.C., Monday-Friday between the hours of 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The Marketing and Communications Intern will be expected to commit to 12-16 hours per week. The Marketing and Communications internship runs from September to December 2024, with flexibility for start and end dates. 

About Us:
Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens is deeply committed to fostering a positive, inclusive, and engaging workplace where all voices are heard and where staff and visitors of all backgrounds can be inspired by the life of our founder Marjorie Merriweather Post. 

We Offer:
•    A fabulous work culture that inspires your best work
•    Mental wellness support
•    Discounts in the shop and Merriweather Café 
•    Free admission to the museum and festival days
•    Casual Monday
•    Free onsite parking

To Apply:
Please send a resume with the subject line “Marketing and Communications Internship” to internships@hillwoodmuseum.org. All applications must be received by midnight on August 19, 2024. 

Interns may be eligible to receive course credit in coordination with their university; however, this is not a criterion for participation in a Hillwood internship.

Hillwood is seeking applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage people who identify as Black, Indigenous, people of color, and people with marginalized identities to apply for open positions. We strive to make the hiring process as accessible as possible. Please do not hesitate to share what will make the process best for you. We cannot guarantee all accommodations; our team will make accommodations where possible with sufficient notice. When sending your resume to internships@hillwoodmuseum.org please let us know of any accommodations you may find helpful while engaging in our process. 

This internship is compensated at $20.14/hr.