The Events, Communications & Marketing Intern will gain hands-on experience in event planning, communications, marketing, and community engagement while working alongside the Centro San Antonio team. The intern will directly support the planning, coordination, and execution of Centro’s events, programs, festivals, activations, and organizational campaigns, including major downtown events such as Stars & Stripes.
Responsibilities will include assisting with event logistics, timelines, vendor and sponsor coordination, event setup and execution, and post-event documentation. The intern will also contribute to Centro’s communications and marketing efforts by capturing photo and video content, developing short-form storytelling and marketing copy, supporting promotional campaigns, organizing media assets, and assisting with website and digital content updates.
Additionally, the intern may support membership engagement, business outreach, partnership development, and research related to downtown revitalization and community initiatives. These responsibilities will provide exposure to nonprofit operations, strategic communications, and the role of public-private partnerships in strengthening downtown San Antonio.
The position also provides meaningful exposure to San Antonio’s business and civic community. The intern will work directly with business leaders, sponsors, nonprofit and community partners, vendors, and city and civic stakeholders, gaining firsthand experience in how major events and downtown initiatives are developed through collaboration across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. As a public-facing member of the Centro team, the intern will have opportunities to build professional relationships throughout San Antonio while contributing directly to events and initiatives that shape the downtown community.
RequirementsContact: Jacob Valenzuela
BenefitsBenefits
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
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.
