Spring 2026 Marketing & Social Media Intern

Options for Community Living, Inc. is committed to helping Long Island’s most vulnerable families and individuals live healthier, more stable, and productive lives. In 1982, Options was established to respond to the need for housing in the community for people with serious mental illness. Today, Options serves over 2,000 adults and children annually and manages more than 160 residential properties across Long Island.

Options for Community Living, Inc. is accepting applications for the Spring 2026 semester for a Marketing & Social Media Intern!

We are seeking a motivated and creative individual to support our Marketing, Public Relations, and Content Creation efforts. This internship is a great opportunity for a student interested in marketing, communications, journalism, public relations, or digital media to gain hands-on experience while supporting a mission-driven organization. The role involves both creative and organizational responsibilities and offers real-world experience in nonprofit marketing and storytelling.

An Ideal Candidate Should Meet The Following Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program. Degree programs in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism, digital media, or related field are preferred.
• At least one year of work experience.
• Familiarity with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, as well as Canva.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have an interest in marketing, social media, storytelling, and/or content creation.
• Familiarity with creating content for social media and digital platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.).
• Experience with photography and video editing tools a plus.
• Interest in nonprofit or human services related work is a plus.
• Must be able to travel to off-site locations throughout the work day as needed using personal vehicle.
• Must be available to attend agency and industry events in the evenings and on weekends as needed.

Schedule

• Spring 2026 Semester (February 2026 – May 2026).
• Approx. 12 hours per week, Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Hours are flexible based on academic schedule.
• Must be available to attend agency and industry events in the evenings and on weekends as needed.
• Must be available to attend Options’ Comedy Night fundraiser on Wednesday, April 22 and be available during Corporate Volunteer Week, April 27 – May 1.

Location: In person, based out of our Ronkonkoma office with potential travel to sites in both Nassau and Suffolk County.

Pay Type: Unpaid; For-Credit Internship only

Salary Range: $0/hr.; For-Credit Internship only

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a portfolio of marketing materials that showcase Options’ programs, community presence, and organizational projects.
• Capture high-quality photo and video content at Options’ locations and key agency and industry events.
• Conduct interviews with staff, volunteers, and clients to create feature stories, spotlights, and other content.
• Assist in drafting, scheduling, and posting content for social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.).
• Help coordinate marketing projects, including maintaining a content calendar and tracking deadlines.
• Support marketing and public relations efforts, including event promotion, internal communications, and other initiatives as assigned.
• Additional projects and administrative duties as assigned.

Incredible people doing meaningful work. People come to work at Options to help improve the overall quality of life for individuals within the community. Our welcoming workforce is dedicated to helping the most vulnerable Long Islanders reach their fullest potential.