Intern at Virginia Economic Development Partnership – Richmond, Virginia

We are looking for an Intern for the Brand Marketing team during the summer of 2026 (10 weeks). This energetic self-starting individual is seeking on-the-job experience in branding, marketing, advertising, social media, and creative workflows and will complete a variety of projects. with an emphasis on learning and development. Interns will complete a project and develop a presentation to be shared with staff at the end of the internship. They will be part of an organization-wide cohort, providing networking and professional development opportunities throughout the summer.

Duties:

• Creative:
  1. Support the VTC Brand Team’s creative workflows through project management and creative support
  2. Attend meetings with VTC’s advertising and media agencies
  3. Content capture for VTC’s photo/video library
  4. Support VTC’s organic social media efforts through content creation, copywriting, and community management
  5. Fulfillment of Custom Logo Requests
• Administrative:
  1. Scheduling Meetings
  2. Industry outreach and communications
  3. Budget/invoice Management
  4. Note taking, meeting agenda creation, etc.
  5. Support for VTC’s content creation team

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Interest in advertising, branding, content creation, social media, marketing strategy, and/or creative work such as photography, videography, graphic design, copywriting, etc.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective time management skills
• Eager to learn new methodologies
• Software skills using Microsoft Office – primarily PowerPoint and Word

Qualifications Preferred:

Pursuit of a bachelor’s or graduate degree in marketing, communications, advertising or related field is preferred.

The intern has the option to work: (i) full-time, hybrid – working a minimum of 24 hours per week (3 days) in our Richmond office and up to 16 hours per week (2 days) from home OR (ii) part-time, in person – working a minimum of 24 hours per week (3 days) in our Richmond office.

All candidates must apply through our website https://www.vatc.org/about/employment/

Internship Period: June 1, 2026 – August 6, 2026 (10 weeks)

Salary: Undergrad Students - $15 per hour, Graduate Students - $17 per hour

Application Deadline: February 6, 2026

VTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or against otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities. It is VTC’s intent that its employment and personnel policies and practices conform to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Applicants requiring more information or requiring assistance may contact VTC Human Resources at 1-804-545-5634 or vtchr@VEDP.org. TDD 1-800-828-1120.