Position Summary
Hackley School is seeking a creative, curious and organized individual to join the Communications Office as a Communications Intern. This position offers hands-on experience across a variety of communications and marketing projects while providing exposure to the strategy, planning and storytelling that support an independent school community.
Working closely with communications colleagues, the intern will contribute to content development, research, special projects and communications initiatives that help share the stories and experiences that make Hackley unique.
Students interested in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, media studies, business or related fields are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Assist with a variety of communications, marketing and storytelling projects.
- Support content creation for digital and print communications.
- Research trends, ideas and best practices in communications, social media and marketing.
- Help gather information, conduct interviews and support storytelling efforts across campus.
- Assist with communications planning, special projects and campaign development.
- Help organize content, track projects and maintain communications resources.
- Support reporting and evaluation efforts by helping collect and organize communications data.
- Help refine reporting tools and tracking systems, including Hackley's Critical Mention platform, to better support future planning and decision-making
- Attend school events and assist with content gathering as needed.
- Contribute ideas during brainstorming sessions and creative discussions.
- Take on additional projects based on organizational needs and personal interests.
Qualifications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Interest in communications, marketing, storytelling or public relations.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Curiosity, creativity and a willingness to learn.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Interest in learning how communications supports an organization's goals and community engagement.
Professional Development Opportunities
- Exposure to a wide range of communications and marketing functions.
- Opportunities to contribute to real-world projects and initiatives.
- Experience with content creation, storytelling, project planning and communications strategy.
- Opportunity to learn about communications analytics and audience engagement.
- Portfolio-building opportunities.
- Mentorship from an experienced communications professional.
Compensation
Hourly Rate: $17.50–$21.00 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
About Hackley School
Hackley School is a coeducational K-12 independent school located in Tarrytown, New York. Founded in 1899, Hackley inspires students to pursue lives of purpose and impact through a commitment to character, scholarship and accomplishment.
The Communications Office serves as the School's central storytelling and marketing hub, partnering with departments across campus to share the people, programs and experiences that make Hackley unique.
Learn more about Hackley School at www.hackleyschool.org.
Skills Required
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Interest in communications, marketing, storytelling, or public relations
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Curiosity, creativity, and willingness to learn
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Interest in learning how communications supports organizational goals and community engagement
What We Do
Hackley School is a K–12 independent day and boarding school located in Tarrytown, New York. With a tradition of academic excellence, artistic exploration, and collaboration, the school fosters a vibrant, inclusive community where students are challenged to grow in character, scholarship, and accomplishment, and where curiosity, creativity, and personal growth are celebrated every day.
