Marketing & Communications Intern

Location: West Ottawa Administration Building

West Ottawa Public Schools is looking for a creative, organized, and motivated Marketing &
Communications Intern to join our team! This is a hands-on opportunity to gain experience in a
professional K–12 educational setting while helping shape the district’s public presence. You’ll
collaborate with students, staff, and leadership to support a variety of exciting projects that impact
the entire West Ottawa community.

About the Role:
This internship is part of the Marketing & Communications Department and includes involvement
in multiple major projects. Interns will work directly with the district’s Director of Marketing and
Communications to tell our story in innovative and effective ways.

Key Projects & Responsibilities:
● Assist in the creation and organization of a district-wide alumni database
● Support website updates using WordPress, including layout edits, content refreshes, and
media uploads
● Collaborate on marketing strategy and campaign planning for the 2025–26 school year
● Contribute to the development and scheduling of social media content across multiple
platforms
● Assist with photo and video projects, including content capture, editing, and publication
● Provide general communications and marketing support as assigned

Qualifications:
● College student pursuing a degree in marketing, communications, journalism, public
relations, or a related field
● Basic understanding of social media platforms, WordPress, and multimedia tools (e.g.,
Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar)

● Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills
● Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to learn
● Experience in photo/video production or graphic design is a plus

Benefits:
● Real-World Experience: Contribute to active projects that have direct community impact
● Flexible Scheduling: Designed to work with your school schedule
● Portfolio Development: Gain work samples and references for future career opportunities
● Mentorship: Work closely with experienced communications professionals

Interested candidates should email a resume and brief cover letter to Brad Corpe, Director of
Marketing & Communications, at corpeb@westottawa.net.
Join us and be part of telling the story of West Ottawa—where opportunity, innovation, and
connection thrive.