Marketing & Communications Intern

Organization: Greater Sandusky Partnership

Location: Sandusky, Ohio

Timeframe: May 27^th – July 24^th, 2026

About Greater Sandusky Partnership­
The Greater Sandusky Partnership (GSP) is a regional chamber and economic development organization serving the Greater Sandusky Bay Region. GSP promotes, engages and develops across business, talent and community to strengthen economic vitality.

Position Summary
GSP is seeking a motivated Marketing & Communications Intern to support summer marketing initiatives under the Director of Marketing & Creative Services. This is a hands-on opportunity for a rising junior or senior (first- and second-year students also considered) to gain real-world experience in business communications, regional marketing, and economic development storytelling.

Key Responsibilities

Writing & Content Development:

• Assist with drafting press releases, blog posts, and member spotlights
• Help write social media captions and promotional content
• Update webpages and upload blog posts

Social Media Management:

• Support content creation for Facebook and LinkedIn
• Monitor engagement and contribute to analytics reporting
• Support campaign development tied to events, announcements and programs

Email Marketing:

• Assist with monthly newsletters and targeted email campaigns
• Draft and format event invitations and promotional blasts
• Support list management and performance tracking

Visual Content Creation:

• Capture photography/video at events and programs when necessary
• Help edit short-form videos for social media or website use  

Graphic Design:

• Create social media graphics and marketing materials using Canva
• Support design projects aligned with GSP brand standards
  

Strategic Marketing Support:

• Follow and contribute to GSP’s content calendar
• Assist in campaign planning and execution

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the internship, the selected candidate will:

• Understand how marketing supports regional chamber operations and economic development
• Build a professional portfolio of published writing, social campaigns and visual content
• Gain experience working with brand guidelines and multi-platform marketing systems
• Develop project management skills
• Mentorship and hands-on experience
• Participation in GSP’s Summer on Sandusky Bay Internship Program – click HERE to learn more about this unique, experiential program

Qualifications

• Junior or senior preferred
• Pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Graphic Design or another related field
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Familiarity with social media platforms and trends
• Canva proficiency; Adobe Creative Suite experience a plus
• Experience with WordPress or other website CMS preferred
• Organized, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple projects

Schedule & Work Environment 

• Internship runs May 27-July 24, 2026
• Approximately 20-30 hours per week (flexible scheduling available)
• Some evening event coverage may be required
• Business casual dress typical; event days may vary
• Position based in-person in Sandusky, Ohio

Compensation

• Paid internship (hourly rate commensurate with experience)

Application Instructions
To apply for the position of Marketing & Communications Intern, please email a resume and cover letter to Ryan Dillard, Chief Operating Officer: rdillard@greatersandusky.com 

Deadline for Applications

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning March 23, 2026, and will be accepted until position is filled. 

The Greater Sandusky Partnership is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment for all employees.