Communications Internship Fall 2026

Communications Internship

Marbles Kids Museum is a vibrant nonprofit childrens museum and IMAX Theatre located in the heart of downtown Raleigh. Marbles has been sparking imagination discovery and learning through play since opening its doors in 2007. Marbles serves a diverse population of families school groups and community organizations through award-winning play-based exhibits summer camps IMAX documentaries feature movies and special events year-round. Today Marbles ranks among the top family destinations in North Carolina providing learning experiences for children with creative programs and larger-than-life movies.

The Opportunity

Are you a creative storyteller passionate about sharing moments that matter Join the Marbles Kids Museum Marketing Team as a Marketing & Communications Intern and help bring the magic of play to life through content Kids Museums Marketing Team is seeking an intern to support the creation of captivating promotional internship will provide the opportunity to enhance ones skills in marketing showcase creativity in a dynamic environment and leave a positive impression on the kids and families Marbles serves.This is an unpaid internship.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the communications coordinator to capture photo and video contentthat showcaseMarbles approach to unique play and celebrate Team Marbles impact on the community for social media.
• Assist in curating engaging social media posts that recap programs and events.
• Support the development of social media campaigns promoting play community events and our mission.
• Attend and participate in marketing team meetings.

• Mustbe enrolled in a formal education class that requires an internship for academic credit
• Excellent creative verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable interacting with children and families in an energetic hands-on environment.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and current digital trends.
• Preferred fields of study: Communications Marketing Journalism Media Studies Public Relations.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Role requires walking standing stooping and bending.

• Flexible scheduling required including availability for some evenings and weekends.
• Availability for some ofthe following signature Marbles events is preferred:
  • Imagination Ball Friday September 18 7-11pm
  • Marbles Film Festival Saturday October 10 Time TBD
  • Kooky Spooky Halloween Party Friday October 23 6-8:30pm
  • 21Marbles Friday November 6 6:30-9:30pm
  • Evening with Elves December 4 6-8:30pm
  • Gingerbread Jamboree Saturday December 12 or Sunday December 13 Time TBD

• Parking and commuter benefits
• Great Marbles Perks & Discounts
• Fitness Benefits

If you require reasonable accommodations to complete the hiring process please contact the People Team at or .

Please be aware that employment with Marbles Kids Museum is contingent on a satisfactory background check and references.

Marbles Kids Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment opportunities because of race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation gender identity status as a veteran disability genetic information or any other federal state or local protected class.