Marketing & Communications Internship Application

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SBU Marketing & Communications Internship

Position Type: Unpaid Internship/ For academic credit (Internship hours count as off-campus hours)
Department: St. Bonaventure University Office of Marketing & Communications
Primary Supervisor: Faith Gworek, Integrated Marketing Specialist (Social Media Manager)
Work Location: On-campus (hybrid)
Schedule: Flexible - 2 to 25 hrs/week depending on student interest & initiative
Term: Minimum of one full semester commitment (with strong potential for continuation)

Position Summary

St. Bonaventure University’s Marketing & Communications team seeks enthusiastic, creative student interns to serve as the faces of SBU’s social media platforms, helping to showcase student life for prospective students, families, alumni, and the campus community. Interns will gain hands-on experience with social media content creation, photography, writing, and marketing campaigns all while upholding the university’s Franciscan values.

Key Responsibilities

Weekly Deliverables:

Produce one piece of digital content per week (e.g., TikTok, Instagram Reel, photo carousel, stories, or day‑in‑the‑life features)
Content to showcase authentic student life and align with SBU branding and values

Major Projects (1–2 per semester):

Partner with Faith Gworek or fellow interns on campaigns (e.g., alumni highlights, event coverage)

Optional Expanded Roles:

Writing: Feature articles on students/ faculty/ staff on campus initiatives, press release support, university magazine content
Photography: Capture campus life, events
Digital Strategy: Assist with analytics, planning, and MarComm team collaboration

Qualifications:

Current enrollment at St. Bonaventure University
Passion for content creation both in front of and behind the camera
Creative mindset, strong written and verbal communication skills, reliability
Commitment to Franciscan values and positive campus representation
Measurable contribution (content & time) toward academic internship credit
Willingness to work on a flexible schedule
Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and collaboratively

Learning Outcomes & Benefits:

Earn academic internship credit for the Jandoli School of Communication or the School of Business
Build a professional portfolio with real, published content
Gain mentorship from experienced marketing communications professionals
Increase visibility across the SBU community

Time Commitment:

Flexible weekly hours: 2 – 25 hrs, depending on student goals and internship credit requirements
Weekly content deliverables and periodic collaboration on larger projects required
Must maintain performance aligned with SBU values and professional conduct

Application for 2025-26

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Your Contact Information

Full Name*

SBU Email*

Phone*

Major/Minor

What year do you expect to graduate from SBU?*

2026
2027
2028
2029

Background

Share any clubs, organizations, or athletic teams that you’re a member of: *

Do you plan to receive internship credit for this experience?

Yes
No
Not sure yet

Why do you want to intern with the Marketing and Communications Office at SBU?

(100-150 words)

How would you describe the "quintessential SBU student" in 1-2 sentences?*

(What makes a Bonnie… a Bonnie?)

What type(s) of content are you most interested in creating?*

TikToks
Instagram reels
Photography
Interviews
Written stories or features
Behind-the-scenes content

Is there any additional type of content you are interested in?

Tell us about one idea you have for a TikTok or Instagram Reel that showcases life at SBU.*

(We're looking for creativity - not perfection!)

Have you created content before?*

(for yourself, a brand, club, class project,etc.)

If yes, drop a link ... or attach an example!

Share an example

List any relevant classes or previous internships.*

Are you comfortable being on camera and/or representing SBU publicly?*

Yes
No
Maybe, depending on the project

Approximately how many hours per week are you available to contribute?*

(This is flexible, just give us a general idea!)

Is there anything else you'd like us to know about you?

(Interests, tech skills, passions, fun facts — you name it!)

Resume/CL

Please attach your resume

(Optional) Cover letter or introductory message

References

Please provide two references, at least one of whom is an SBU faculty or staff member.

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