Applebaum Program, Marketing and Communications Intern

APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2026 COHORT WILL CLOSE ON MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2026 POSITION TITLE/DEPARTMENT Applebaum Program, Marketing and Communications Intern CLASSIFICATION/GRADE/SALARY RANGE Part-time, Non-Exempt, Temporary (12 weeks), 25 hours per week, $16.50 per hour GENERAL SUMMARY As an established and respected organization, the DIA is an excellent place for interns to explore areas of interest in museums and non-profits. Interns will have the opportunity to learn about and contribute to key factors that help the museum to run smoothly. Cohort Interns will work under the guidance and supervision of a DIA professional on specific projects with established learning outcomes. The intern will support selected social media campaigns and contribute to general marketing initiatives, gaining hands-on experience across multiple marketing areas. Projects and Tasks Include: + Assist with social media content creation for the 2026 InsideOut campaign, including drafting captions, supporting content planning, and helping create photo and video content for social platforms. + Support the overall marketing plan for the 2026 InsideOut program through research, idea development, and basic analytics review. + Assist with website updates to ensure program information and content remain accurate and up to date. QUALIFICATIONS Successful candidates must be studying at an undergraduate junior level or above in one of the following fields of study at an accredited university: Marketing, Communications or a related field. This internship is blended to include onsite and virtual work. Candidates must possess strong communication skills, able to organize complex projects, ability to create marketing materials using simple design programs like Canva, InDesign or Paperless Post. Proficiency in the latest version of Office 365, including SharePoint, Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Excel is required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an intern to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Upon receiving notice, reasonable accommodations may be made, if possible, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate and exchange accurate information using various methods including in-person, virtual, telephone, and email. THE DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Created: 2026-03-05