Marketing & Communications Intern

Location: Connecticut-based / Remote
Position Type: Undergraduate/Graduate Internship
Hours: 10 hours per week
Compensation: $20/hour or Academic Credit
Schedule: Flexible, based on academic availability

About Radiance Gardens

Radiance Gardens is a Connecticut-based agricultural education and wellness business dedicated to empowering individuals and communities through the intersection of food, health, and agriculture. Rooted in the mission of healing the mind, body, and soil, we promote food justice, food sovereignty, regenerative agriculture, and culturally relevant nutrition education.

Through community gardening, educational workshops, farm-to-school initiatives, advocacy, and community engagement, Radiance Gardens inspires individuals and families to reconnect with their foodways, grow nutritious food, and contribute to healthier, more equitable food systems.

Position Overview

Radiance Gardens is seeking a creative, motivated, and detail-oriented Marketing & Communications Intern to support our growing brand and community impact.

This position offers hands-on experience in digital marketing, social media management, content creation, brand development, and community outreach. The intern will work directly with the founder to strengthen Radiance Gardens' online presence, expand audience engagement, and communicate our mission through compelling storytelling and strategic marketing initiatives.

This opportunity is ideal for a student passionate about marketing, entrepreneurship, sustainability, wellness, agriculture, or social impact who wants to build a professional portfolio while supporting a mission-driven business.

Key Responsibilities

1. Social Media Marketing & Management

• Develop, schedule, and publish engaging content across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and LinkedIn.

• Assist in creating and maintaining a monthly social media content calendar.

• Write engaging captions, identify relevant hashtags, and promote upcoming programs and events.

• Monitor audience engagement and track social media performance.

2. Content Creation & Brand Storytelling

• Design branded graphics, promotional flyers, and digital marketing materials using Canva.

• Create and edit short-form videos, including Instagram Reels and TikToks.

• Assist with storytelling that highlights community programs, gardening initiatives, workshops, and food justice advocacy.

• Organize photos, videos, and other digital content for future marketing use.

• Maintain consistent brand messaging and visual identity.

3. Email Marketing & Communications

• Assist in drafting and distributing monthly newsletters.

• Develop email campaigns promoting workshops, events, services, and community initiatives.

• Support email list management and audience engagement.

• Help write promotional copy for website updates and marketing materials.

4. Market Research & Marketing Strategy

• Research marketing trends, industry developments, and audience interests.

• Conduct competitor and audience research to identify opportunities for brand growth.

• Assist in developing strategies to increase visibility, engagement, and program participation.

• Track marketing analytics and prepare brief performance reports.

5. Community Outreach & Event Promotion

• Support promotional campaigns for workshops, community events, and educational programming.

• Assist with outreach to potential community partners, organizations, and collaborators.

• Develop marketing materials that encourage community participation and program registration.

• Support event photography, videography, and content documentation as needed.

6. Marketing Administration & Project Support

• Maintain organized digital marketing files, templates, and content libraries.

• Assist with updating website content and promotional resources.

• Track campaign deliverables, deadlines, and engagement metrics.

• Participate in marketing planning meetings and contribute creative ideas.

Qualifications

Education

• Currently pursuing an associate's, bachelor's, or graduate degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, Public Relations, Digital Media, or a related field.

Required Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Familiarity with major social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and LinkedIn.

• Basic understanding of digital marketing, branding, and audience engagement.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage deadlines.

• Creative thinking, initiative, and willingness to learn.

• Ability to work independently in a remote environment and collaborate with a small team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Canva, CapCut, Mailchimp, or similar marketing platforms.

• Basic photography, videography, or video editing experience.

• Familiarity with social media analytics and content scheduling tools.

• Interest in agriculture, food justice, sustainability, nutrition, wellness, or community development.

• Experience developing content for small businesses, nonprofits, or community organizations.

Previous professional marketing experience is not required. Students with relevant coursework, personal projects, or a strong interest in digital marketing are encouraged to apply.

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on Marketing Experience: Apply classroom knowledge to real marketing projects for a growing business.

• Professional Portfolio Development: Create content, campaigns, and promotional materials that demonstrate your skills.

• Entrepreneurial Experience: Gain firsthand insight into marketing, branding, and business development.

• Mentorship: Work directly with the founder and receive guidance, feedback, and professional development opportunities.

• Community Impact: Contribute to initiatives advancing food sovereignty, agricultural education, wellness, and community empowerment.

• Academic Credit: Opportunities to fulfill university internship requirements, subject to institutional approval.

Internship Expectations

The selected intern will:

• Commit approximately 10–20 hours per week, based on an agreed-upon schedule.

• Participate in regular check-ins and marketing planning meetings.

• Meet established project deadlines and communicate progress consistently.

• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality when working with business information.

• Support occasional in-person events or content creation opportunities in Connecticut, when mutually agreed upon.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following:

1. Resume highlighting relevant education, skills, and experience.

2. Brief Statement of Interest explaining why you would like to intern with Radiance Gardens and what you hope to learn.

3. Portfolio or Work Samples (Optional) showcasing social media content, graphic designs, videos, writing, or other creative projects.

4. Availability indicating your preferred weekly hours and anticipated internship dates.

To Apply: Please email your resume to jobs@radiancegardens.org with the subject line "Marketing & Communications Internship Application." Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Radiance Gardens is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees and our community. We honor candidates' varied experiences, perspectives and identities.

For more about Radiance Gardens and our mission, visit our website.