Communications Intern

Job Title: Communications Intern (Marketing & Digital Media) 

Location: Bay View Association, Petoskey, MI 

Reports To: Director of Donor Relations & Communications 

Employment Type: Seasonal (Full-Time During Assembly Season) 

 Position Summary                                      

Compensation & Employment Details 

• Pay: $16.00–$18.00 per hour (based on experience and qualifications) 

• Employment Type: Seasonal, full-time (40 hours per week) 

• Benefits: As part of working in a vibrant historic community, Bay View seasonal staff enjoy meaningful discounts on recreational programs, education classes, and performing arts tickets. Children of seasonal staff members may also receive select program discounts, encouraging family participation in campus life, subject to program guidelines. Not eligible for insurance, retirement, or other benefits. 

• Housing: Housing is not provided. 

Schedule 

• Seasonal Dates: June 3 – August 14, Full-Time, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 

 Organization Overview 

The Bay View Association (BVA) is a National Historic Landmark and an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit offering Chautauqua-style programming in Education, Performing Arts, Recreation, and Worship & Religious Life. The Bay View community includes 444 Victorian cottages, two inns, more than 30 historic buildings, and approximately 900 members along the shores of Lake Michigan. 

Key Responsibilities 

Communications & Marketing Support 

• Produce and ensure timely distribution of printed, web-published, and emailed constituent communications, including the Town Crier (weekly printed newsletter published mid-June through August). 

• Assist with creating, editing, and proofreading Association publications and marketing materials. 

• Support the development and execution of press releases and media outreach. 

• Assist in capturing and sharing stories of Bay View programs, people, and traditions. 

Social Media & Digital Content 

• Create Facebook and Instagram posts using Bay View templates and following the established social media plan and events calendar. 

• Assist with photographing events, programs, and campus life for use in social media and publications. 

• Manage electronic image files and assist with maintaining organized digital archives. 

Distribution & Community Outreach 

• Distribute marketing materials to area locations as needed. 

• Assist with responding to customer inquiries and requests for information in a courteous, professional manner. 

• Work collaboratively with staff, program directors, committees, and volunteers on a wide range of projects. 

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Donor Relations & Communications. 

Learning Opportunities 

• Hands-on experience in nonprofit marketing, communications, and PR. 

• Exposure to brand management, social media strategy, and community storytelling. 

• Mentorship from the Director of Donor Relations & Communications. 

• Portfolio-building opportunities in print, digital, and social media content. 

Qualifications 

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in marketing, communications, or a related field. 

• Entry-level experience with Facebook, Instagram, QR codes, live links, Canva, InDesign, Photoshop, Microsoft Office 365, and/or photography. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities. 

• Willingness to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, community-focused environment. 

• Self-starter with curiosity and initiative. 

• Interest in nonprofit work, arts and culture, or historic communities preferred. 

• Ability to interact professionally with coworkers, managers, directors, committee members, consultants, and guests. 

• Background check required. 

FLSA Status: Nonexempt 

Additional Information 

This position description outlines the general nature and level of work expected and is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Duties may change at the discretion of the Bay View Association. This position is at will and does not constitute an employment contract. 

To Apply 

Please send a cover letter and resume by March 1, 2026 to hr@bayviewassociation.org or by mail to Bay View Association, P.O. Box 583, Petoskey, MI 49770 

Equal Opportunity Statement 

Bay View Association is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), national origin, disability, weight, height, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other status protected under applicable law, unless it is a bona fide occupational qualification.