The Role
Supports Centro San Antonio events, festivals, programs, and campaigns through event logistics, vendor and stakeholder coordination, on-site execution, content capture, marketing copy, website updates, asset management, and community engagement. The intern serves as a public-facing representative and must be available for flexible evening and weekend event work in a hybrid environment.
Summary Generated by Built In
Job Title
Events, Communications & Marketing Intern
Reports To: VP of Events & Sponsorships
Job Purpose
Centro San Antonio is a nonprofit placemaking organization dedicated to creating a more beautiful, playful, welcoming, and prosperous San Antonio through programming, storytelling, and community engagement.
This internship is a high-energy, hands-on role supporting all Centro events and initiatives, including festivals, programs, activations, and organizational campaigns. The intern will support event planning and execution while also contributing to communications and marketing efforts. This role serves as a central support position working closely with internal teams, partners, sponsors, vendors, and community stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Events (All Centro Events and Programs)
• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of all Centro-led events and programs
• Assist with event logistics including scheduling, timelines, vendor coordination, and on-site operations
• Support event setup, breakdown, and live event execution across multiple event types and locations
• Coordinate with internal teams, partners, sponsors, and vendors
• Assist with post-event documentation and reporting
Communications and Marketing
• Capture content before, during, and after events, including photos, video, and short-form storytelling
• Assist with editing, organizing, and archiving marketing and media assets
• Draft initial versions of marketing copy, event communications, and stakeholder updates
• Support branding and promotional efforts for Centro events and initiatives
• Assist with website updates and content management
Stakeholder and Partner Engagement
• Engage professionally with staff, community partners, sponsors, vendors, and stakeholders
• Support communications with sponsors and partners related to event promotion and execution
• Participate in meetings and on-site coordination as needed
• Serve as a public-facing representative of Centro during events and community engagements
Qualifications
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Event Management, Nonprofit Management, or a related field
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Interest in events, marketing, storytelling, and community engagement
• Familiarity with content creation tools is a plus but not required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital collaboration tools
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
• Positive, adaptable, and team-oriented attitude
Working Conditions
• Hybrid work environment with a mix of office, and on-site event work
• Evening and weekend availability required during event periods
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds and remain active during event execution
RequirementsContact: Priscilla Lopez
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Event Management, Nonprofit Management, or a related field
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Interest in events, marketing, storytelling, and community engagement
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital collaboration tools
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
- Positive, adaptable, and team-oriented attitude
- Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds and remain active during event execution
- Familiarity with content creation tools
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The Company
What We Do
Students + Startups is a San Antonio-based nonprofit 10-week summer internship program. It connects students and recent graduates with innovative startups, small businesses, and mission-driven nonprofits, matching participants’ interests and abilities with career-advancing roles. The program supports interns through mentorship, professional development, networking, and community engagement while helping local organizations access vetted emerging talent in San Antonio’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
