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We are currently hiring for the positions listed below. Please reach out to jobs@gardnerinstitute.org for any questions.
Internships
The Institute has benefited from the contributions of interns who have worked on a variety of projects including research, writing, and direct involvement in Institute activities.
Students who are interested in spending a period of time (usually one academic term) working with the Institute are invited to submit the Internship form. We alternate between graduate and undergraduate interns. All internships are online at this time. Internships may or may not carry academic credit which would be awarded by the student’s home institution. The Institute will provide a qualified supervisor for the intern who will provide the intern’s institutional faculty of record with an appropriate evaluation of the intern’s performance in order to facilitate the institution’s awarding of course credit. Ideally, the intern will undertake some kind of project during the internship that must be reviewed and approved by both the Institute and the intern’s faculty member(s) of record at the intern’s institution.
Typically, there is one internship available during each academic term, including summer. Application deadlines are July 1 (for fall) , November 14 (for spring), March 3 (for summer). Deadline is 5 pm Eastern for every semester.
- Summer 2026- Undergraduate
For the past 25 years the Gardner Institute has worked with institutions to improve their student success.
This internship is designed for undergraduate students who want hands-on experience in both creative and analytical areas of marketing. You’ll help design a survey that captures valuable insights and turn those findings into engaging content for our new Transformation newsletter. It’s a great opportunity to apply what you’re learning in the classroom to real-world marketing projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Create clear, effective survey to gather customer or stakeholder feedback
Analyze survey results and identify trends or actionable insights - Draft, edit, and format newsletter content aligned with our brand voice
Assist with layout, visuals, and overall newsletter presentation - Support broader marketing initiatives as needed
What We’re Looking For
- Current undergraduate student majoring in Marketing, Communications, or a related discipline
- Strong writing and communication skills
- Interest in customer research and content creation
- Familiarity with basic survey tools (Google Forms, Qualtrics etc.)
- Detail-oriented, organized, and eager to learn
- Ability to work independently and manage deadlines
What You’ll Gain
- Practical experience in marketing research and content development
- Portfolio-ready writing samples
- Mentorship from experienced marketing professionals
- Exposure to real-world brand communication strategies
Interns will receive a stipend of $1,500 per semester and academic credit may also be available.
To apply for our internship, please complete the Internship Form.
Notifications on decisions will occur 6 weeks after deadline.
The application is due March 3, 2026.
Internships require a commitment of 10-15 hours per week and availability during business hours of 9 am – 5 pm.
There is a stipend of $1,500 per semester for interns.
POTENTIAL INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE:
- Social Media and Communications
- Data Analysis and Research
- Improving the success of undergraduate students
- Leadership skills development
- Exploration of possible careers in higher education
- Other Topics of Interest
AVAILABLE INTERNSHIPS
As we want to provide this internship opportunity to as many students as possible, students are eligible to receive the internship once in their undergraduate matriculation and once during their graduate school experience (masters and/or doctoral).
For questions, please contact internships@gardnerinstitute.org.
Past Interns
Micheal Kowalkowski, Columbia College Chicago
Fall 2025
JD Gardner, Sewanee: The University of the South
Summer 2025
Jessica Glecy Groyon, Virginia Commonwealth University
Summer 2025
Stone Montgomery, Hampton University
Fall 2024
Alexandra Fisher, Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, Bloomsburg
Summer 2024
China Warren, Purdue Global
Spring 2023
Sigfreda Sele, University of Houston
Spring 2024
Kylie Thomas, Point Park University
Spring 2023
Celine Coleman, East Tennessee State University
Fall 2023
Luis Gonzalez, University of Houston
Summer 2022
Alethia Russell, The University of Alabama
Spring 2022
Quinn Bachman, University of South Florida
Fall 2022
Kharynton Allen, Jackson State University
Fall 2021
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