Job Title: HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT MEDIA AND MARKETING INTERNSHIP

(1 YEAR ASSIGNMENT - POTENTIAL FOR AN ADDITIONAL 1 YEAR RENEWAL)

Support media, marketing, and advertising efforts for East Grand Rapids High School. This includes developing advertising for events, selling advertisements for digital displays in coordination with parent group liaisons, creating promotional materials and presentations, and supporting athletic event digital display operations. As a newly established internship, this role and its responsibilities may evolve as mutually agreed to be the most beneficial to the District and the student intern.

Qualifications:

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and adhere to protocols, policies, and procedural requirements
Knowledge and experience using graphic design software which may include Canva, Adobe Suite, or other web-based platforms (or willingness and ability to learn)
Interest in graphic design and/or marketing with a strong attention to detail
Ability to independently manage several activities at once and prioritize tasks accordingly (ideal candidates will be able to manage this internship without negative impacts to their academic performance or other school / life activities)
Excellent organizational and communication skills (written, verbal, and listening)
Productive and detail-oriented approach to quality work production and a willingness to take initiative
Ability to use social media platforms to create captivating advertisements
Attention to detail and a commitment to learning, growing, and increasing one’s personal capacity
Minimum of 16 years of age

Essential Functions:

Willingness and ability to work with parent liaisons to manage and sell ads to support East Grand Rapids High School
Ability to consistently meet District processes and procedures related to accounting and other safeguards
Willingness to create a cooperative working relationship with team boosters, the District, high school administration, the High School Athletic Department, and potential clients and vendors
Ability to create slide decks and other marketing materials
Ability to periodically attend and work the Memorial Field and pool scoreboards during athletic events (attending all events will not be required; however, the ideal candidate will attend some)
Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, which may include nights or weekends
Ability to adhere to deadlines and communicate questions or concerns
Willingness and ability to maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance to scheduled appointments or events
Ability to complete other duties as assigned

Hours: Hours will be scheduled as mutually agreed with the intern (with the goal of supporting the intern’s full involvement in school activities). Adherence to all applicable laws governing working minors will be strictly enforced.

Location: East Grand Rapids High School

Rate: $17.50 per hour; approximately 175-250 hours of annual work are anticipated. Performance based incentives may be available.

Start Date: September 2026

Duration: 2026-2027 School Year (1-year internship with potential for renewal)

To Apply: Interested applicants should apply at: https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/eastgrandrapids

Deadline: Apply by September 8, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.for consideration

High School Student Media and Marketing Internship