Weitzman National Museum of Jewish American History: Marketing & Communications Intern (Philadelphia)

OVERVIEW

Join the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History as a Communications and Marketing Intern and gain hands-on experience in shaping how the museum connects with its audience. You’ll work closely with seasoned professionals in the Marketing and Communications department, contributing directly to projects that enhance public engagement, digital outreach, and institutional visibility. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to develop marketable skills in digital media, content creation, and strategic communication—all while playing a key role in the museum’s upcoming special exhibitions and programming.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Update Museum email platform: managing lists, organizing the image library, and
    designing emails

  • Working with Museum website platform: organizing and uploading images, creating web pages, and developing custom landing pages for advertising campaigns, maintenance for the "In The News" section and publishing press releases

  • Research advertising outlets and provide recommendations

  • Organize media kits

  • Update calendar listings and profiles on various platforms such as
    Mommypoppins.com, Phillyfamilyfocus.com, Let’s Rallie, and LinkedIn

  • Social Media: assist with generating ideas, creating assets, and management of
    Museum's social content calendar

  • Asset management: managing the image library for the marketing department to
    ensure efficient asset management

  • Assisting in Visitor Experience and Programs on select days, including Family Day and Open for Free days

  • Shadowing professionals for a day in each of the following departments: Development, Membership, Programs, and Curatorial

REQUIREMENTS, SKILLS, AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Constant Contact. Mailchimp, and WordPress a plus

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

  • Passion for marketing, communications, and the arts

COMPENSATION

  • $20 per hour

INTERNS WILL WORK 28 HOURS PER WEEK AND ATTEND A MANDATORY OFFSITE PROGRAM DAY ONE DAY PER WEEK WITH THEIR COHORT.

  • Internship Period: June 11 – August 13

  • Total Weeks: 9 weeks

  • Work Hours per Week: 28

  • Total Hours: 252

  • Workdays: 4 days per week onsite (Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays)

  • Work hours will be 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

PROGRAM DAY:

  • On Wednesdays, interns will attend an offsite program day with their cohort.

  • These hours are separate from the internship hours.

To Apply for This Position:

To apply for this internship, please email Tara Davis, Director of Marketing and Communications, at TDavis@theweitzman.org. Please include a cover letter tailored to this role, as well as a resume, and cc artsinternbai@studioinstitute.org.

Questions or Concerns?

Contact us at: artsinternBAI@studioinstitute.org