Location: Kinston, NC Schedule: Full-Time (Approximately 40 hours/week)

Who We Are

Empowering People. Elevating Potential.

We envision a community where individuals with disabilities are empowered, included, and thriving—living lives of independence, purpose, and connection. Our mission is to empower individuals with disabilities to achieve their highest level of independence through employment, training, and meaningful community inclusion.

Our work is guided by six core values—Integrity, Compassion, Teamwork, Quality, Creativity, and Enthusiasm—which shape how we support individuals, collaborate as a team, and serve our community every day.

Position Summary

The Marketing & Operations Intern will support both external communications and internal program operations. This dynamic role offers hands-on experience in marketing, community engagement, and operational improvement within a growing, mission-driven organization. The intern will help enhance visibility, strengthen partnerships, and improve organizational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Marketing & Communications

Assist with developing and implementing marketing strategies

Create content for social media, website, and outreach materials

Support branding and design of promotional materials

Assist with event planning and community engagement efforts

Conduct market research to identify partnership opportunities

Operations & Program Support

Support operational improvement initiatives across programs

Assist with documentation, reporting, and tracking program outcomes

Help develop tools, templates, and workflows to improve efficiency

Compliance & Quality Improvement

Assist with audit preparation and compliance tracking

Support quality improvement initiatives and data collection

Help maintain program documentation and training records

Community & Business Engagement

Assist with outreach to local businesses and partners

Support development of presentations and partnership materials

Participate in stakeholder meetings and community initiatives

Qualifications

Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a relevant degree program (Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field)

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Highly organized and detail-oriented

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Interest in nonprofit work, community engagement, or workforce development