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Carolina Small Business Development Fund - (Marketing Internship - Unpaid)

Who We Are . Carolina Small Business Development Fund (CSBDF) is a nonprofit and certified community development financial institution (CDFI). We are passionate and committed to providing support to small businesses across the state. Our Mission is to foster economic development in underserved communities by providing capital, business services, and policy research to support small businesses. CSBDF provides assistance to small business in four major ways: as a partner, as a trusted guide, as an advocate for small businesses, and as an accessible funding source. Our work supports our vision to create economic opportunity for all people.

Nature of Work . This internship will provide the opportunity to gather hands-on experience working in a nonprofit marketing and communications role, offering the opportunity to learn about marketing strategies and projects, fulfilling public relations needs, and navigating both external and internal communication needs of a community-based nonprofit organization.

Supervisor.  This intern reports to the Marketing and Communications Manager to support the company wide Marketing and Communications department.

Marketing  Intern Responsibilities. Marketing Intern task include but are not limited to:

Enhancing Social Media promotion of stories/programs/etc.

• Create engaging social media campaigns (i.e., for Ignite, Vivid, etc.) and for promoting our success stories as well.
• Work on projects that are more campaign-driven with dedicated graphics/posting schedules/etc.
• Assist other departments social media campaigns.

Client Success storytelling

• Assistance in creating captivating storytelling of clients.
• Explore different media, formats, etc. specifically designed for social – short videos, client submitted videos.

Assisting with other day-to-day MarComms tasks

• With a focus on storytelling and social media foremost.
• Provide general assistance in putting together flyers, minor website updates, creation of graphics, etc. 

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communication Studies, or English (or a related field).
• Must be in good academic standing during the semester of their appointment.
• Must have experience with social media, public relations, journalism, or other content-production fields.
• Knowledgeable about CDFI's, community development, and small businesses (a plus).

Skills & Abilities

• Must be a self-starter and proactive.
• Must be able to complete projects with limited supervision. 
• Must be able to take ownership and ask for help when needed.
• Must have effective listening, oral and written communication skills.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and communicate in a way that foster's trust. 
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members and actively participate in discussions. 
• Ability to adapt and change in various roles or situations.
• Ability to quickly learn and use a variety of technical systems. 

Compensation & Schedule . This is an unpaid internship for the upcoming 2026 spring semester and is expected to last 10-12 weeks (with flexibility).

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