[2025-2026] Marketing and Communications Intern

KIPP Capital Region is a part of a national network of high-performing public Charter Schools committed to creating joyful, academically excellent, and prepared students with the skills, ability, and confidence to pursue their paths to college, career, and beyond.

Located in both Albany and Troy, NY, KIPP Capital Region serves 2,500 students in grades K-12 across seven schools.

We believe every individual walks through the doors of schools bearing gifts.

Talent.

Perspective.

Drive.

Inspiration.

So at KIPP Capital Region, we support every student and educator to see those gifts, then build the skills and confidence they need to thrive.

We are committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all of our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students, together.
Position Overview
The Marketing and Communications Intern is responsible for performing and assisting with various administrative tasks and projects to support the Director of Communication and Organizational Impact.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Communication


* Assist with writing high quality and compelling longer form pieces, as well as shorter social media posts, that communicate stories from the KIPP community to inspire stakeholders (donors, staff, families, and the general public).


* Publish ongoing stories (internal and external) that capture and share the celebratory aspects of KIPP Capital Region for internal newsletters.


* Support building monthly content plans and comprehensive annual communications calendar that supports the communications efforts of KIPP.


* Gather in-person content for digital media, including quotes from families, teachers, and students; photos and videos from schools.


* Support Social Media Managers by creating templates, guidelines and annual calendars.

Marketing Support


* Support KIPP organizational goals through digital marketing:
+ Support content creation and messaging strategies for all digital marketing efforts, organic and paid, within these campaigns including, but not limited to, Facebook/Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, search and display advertising, website, video, streaming audio, and email marketing
+ Use e-marketing platform ConstantContact to create email marketing templates and newsletters to drive success with various audiences
+ Collaborate with internal teams to make website updates using WordPress or in partnership with website vendors
+ Create and execute in partnership with the Director of Communication and Organizational Impact a holistic timeline and calendar for digital strategy and deliverables related to all campaigns outlined above, including for talent recruitment


* Ensure all marketing is brand-aligned, including sourcing and procurement of promotional materials

Marketing and Communications Strategy and Execution


* Assist with building brand loyalty ...