Communications & Marketing Intern

AAAS has a fantastic opportunity for a Communications & Marketing Intern to join the Membership Department in a paid summer position!

Here, you will help deepen our efforts in providing AAAS Members with meaningful opportunities to engage and get involved with the Association, its mission and in particular with the AAAS Local Science Engagement Network (LSEN). Gain hands-on experience in communications, marketing and volunteer engagement. Work on helpful resources for STEMM professionals.

Help us ignite the next era of science.

What You'll Do

• Lead a member Expert Q&A online event; develop a communications plan for an event; or write a member spotlight story, among other marketing projects.
• Create resources for STEMM professionals to help them engage in their communities, for instance through a Science Cafe event. This may include developing materials such as planning checklists, promotional email templates, event agendas and evaluation questions.
• Research, write and proof content for various Membership platforms including our Member Community online platform, social media, web and email.
• Provide editorial support to write and build on Salesforce Marketing Cloud our monthly Member Update newsletter.
• Finalize materials for inclusion in the LSEN resource library and the AAAS Learning Hub.
• Assist with administrative tasks for LSEN, AAAS Sections and Volunteer Engagement.
• Help brainstorm, find, create and/or edit images to use in email marketing, social media and the web.
• Learn and utilize various software and platforms such as AAAS Member Community to create and publish threads, Canva to create and edit images, etc.
• Build and edit web pages in Drupal CMS.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Key Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in communications, marketing, PR, public engagement, STEMM, or a related field.
• Excellent writing, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Outlook and MS Word. Familiarity with Excel and Canva.
• Strong attention to detail and deadlines.
• Strong internet research skills.
• Ability to be flexible and manage a variety of tasks simultaneously.
• Experience with Drupal and basic HTML skills preferred.

Internship Details

This internship will be expected to come into the D.C. office 1-2 times a week on a hybrid-work basis. This is a 12-week internship, which will run from June 1, 2026 - August 21, 2026. The anticipated initial rate of compensation for this position is $18.40 per hour. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the help of a sponsorship. Please contact our Talent Team at jobs@aaas.org with any questions regarding your eligibility.

Application Process:

Submit a resume and cover letter by March 30, 2026. Your cover letter should address why you want this internship. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. A recruiter will contact you with next steps if you are selected for an interview.

AAAS currently provides the following benefits: paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, paid holidays, health insurance, flexible spending account, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, retirement benefits, short- and long-term disability, each subject to the terms of the applicable program. Additional benefits may apply.

Any actual offer of employment, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be made in the sole discretion of AAAS and will be based on a variety of factors, including years of experience, depth of experience, and other relevant factors. AAAS reserves the right to amend or modify its employment benefits and compensation structure at any time.

AAAS is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category. AAAS uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

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