2027 Summer Marketing & Communications Intern.

Brief Job Overview 

Ursa Major is seeking a part-time Marketing & Communications Intern to support our growing communications team with both internal and external brand initiatives. This is a paid internship and designed for a junior or senior pursuing a degree in marketing, communications, graphic design, or a related field. The role is approved for 40 hours a week in Summer 2027 and is hybrid, with 1–2 in-person days each week at our Berthoud, Colorado office. 

Responsibilities: 

• Write first drafts of content for internal newsletters, blog posts, press releases, and social media posts. 

• Assist with visual communications and graphics including signage, merch/swag, slide decks, flyers, and other assets. 

• Support design and content development for external advertising and marketing collateral. 

• Contribute to social media strategy through drafting posts, creating graphics, and potential short-form video creation. 

• Help maintain Ursa Major’s website through content updates and design refinements. 

• Assist with digital asset management, trade show preparation, and branded swag procurement. 

• Provide general support to the marketing and communications team, including scheduling, note-taking, and project tracking. 

• Collaborate closely with the Marketing & Social Media Content Manager and report to the Director of Marketing & Strategic Communications. 

• Participate in team meetings, bring creative ideas to the table, and maintain a forward-thinking, collaborative working style. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Current junior or senior (Fall 2026/Spring 2027) or rising junior or senior (summer 2027) actively pursuing a degree in marketing, communications, public relations, graphic design, or a related field. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft clear, engaging content. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially PowerPoint and Word) and Canva; familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud strongly preferred. 

• Ability to work up to 20 hours per week in a hybrid format (1–2 days on-site in Berthoud, CO). 

• Strong organization, time management, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn and contribute creatively to the team. 

Preferred Experience: 

• Coursework or prior internship experience in marketing, communications, or public relations. 

• Experience writing for different audiences (academic projects, student groups, blogs, social media, etc.). 

• Use of design tools in academic projects, student organizations, or personal portfolios. 

• Participation in student organizations, leadership roles, or team-based projects (or comparable work experience is a plus). 

• Familiarity with branding, social media platforms, marketing analytics tools, or other content creation tools (CapCut, Adobe Premier) is a plus. 

Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $30.00/hour, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy. 

Classification: Full-time Non-Exempt