Reports to: Events & Marketing Director
Location: [Miami, FL]
Type: Internship (Part-time/ Tuesday-Thursday)
Time Commitment: One Semester

Position Overview

The Marketing & Events Intern will provide hands-on support to BLUE’s marketing, events, and development teams, while lending a hand to other departments as needed. This is a support role—you’ll be part of a collaborative team helping execute projects, not running them alone. One day you might help with event logistics, another you might prep merchandise orders, update marketing materials, or research new partnership opportunities. It’s a great fit for someone eager to learn how a mission-driven nonprofit operates behind the scenes.

Responsibilities:

Marketing & Development Support

• Assist with creating and scheduling social media and newsletter content.

• Help maintain event pages, promotional materials, and marketing assets.

• Support fundraising campaigns with outreach materials and donor communications.

• Track and organize engagement metrics for reports.

Event Support

• Assist with planning and execution for community events, fundraisers, and activations.

• Coordinate RSVPs, vendors, volunteers, and basic logistics.

• Provide on-site help with set-up, guest check-in, and breakdown.

• Capture photos, videos, and stories for marketing use.

BLUE Store Logistics

• Organize merchandise inventory and assist with order fulfillment.

• Track stock and help prepare for pop-up shops at events.
  

Research & General Support

• Research trends, potential partners, and event opportunities.

• Assist with data collection for campaigns and reports.

What We’re Looking For:

• Studying or recently graduated in Marketing, Communications, Business, Event Management, or related field.

• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

• Social media familiarity and basic design tool experience (e.g., Canva).

• Organized, adaptable, and eager to learn.

• Available for occasional evenings/weekends for events.
  

Perks

• Exposure to multiple areas of nonprofit operations.

• Mentorship from BLUE’s leadership team.

• A variety of hands-on experiences to build your skills.

• College credit available (if applicable).

Compensation

This is an unpaid internship, intended for volunteer hours or professional experience.

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Reports to: Director of Education and Research
Location: [Miami, FL]
Type: Internship (Part-time/ Tuesday-Thursday)
Time Commitment: One Semester

Position Overview

The Education Intern will support the planning, development, and implementation of BLUE Missions educational initiatives. This role is ideal for someone passionate about youth education, environmental stewardship, and experiential learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the coordination of BLUE.Clubs in schools

• Assist with the thinkBLUE Challenge, including customer support, judging and resource preparation

• Help design and facilitate STEAM-based educational activities related to water conservation and sustainability

• Collaborate with the education team on lesson plans, presentations, and outreach materials

• Support events, workshops, and student leadership activities as needed

Who We’re Looking For

• Interest in education, sustainability, STEAM, or youth leadership development

• Strong communication and organizational skills

• Comfortable working with students and educators

• Creative, proactive, and eager to learn

• Spanish-English bilingual skills are a plus (not required)

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience in nonprofit education programs

• Exposure to youth leadership development and STEAM education

• Opportunity to make a real environmental and social impact

• Mentorship and professional development

• Internship hours eligible for academic credit (if applicable)

Compensation

This is an unpaid internship, intended for volunteer hours or professional experience.

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Location: Remote / Hybrid (Dominican Republic preferred)

Position Type: Full-Time

Language Requirement: Professional fluency in English and Spanish

Reports To: Vice President, Development & Communications

ABOUT BLUE

BLUE Missions is a nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting communities with access to

clean water and sanitation while inspiring the next generation of global citizens through

meaningful service and education.

Since 2010, BLUE has worked alongside communities in the Dominican Republic to develop

sustainable water and sanitation solutions, while engaging thousands of students, volunteers,

donors, and partners in experiences that connect service, leadership, and environmental

stewardship.

As BLUE enters its next chapter, our work is expanding beyond building new infrastructure to

ensuring the long-term sustainability of water systems, developing local technical capacity, and

empowering communities to protect their water resources. Our mission is simple: Water for all,

forever.

We are looking for a creative, strategic, bilingual marketing leader who can help us tell this

story, connect with diverse audiences, and inspire more people to find their drop.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Marketing & Communications Director leads the development and execution of BLUE

Missions’ integrated marketing and communications strategy.

This role is responsible for strengthening BLUE’s brand, expanding our reach, growing and

engaging diverse audiences, and driving measurable results across fundraising, programs,

events, partnerships, service trips, and donor engagement.

The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking, exceptional storytelling, creative leadership,

and strong digital marketing expertise. They understand how to develop compelling narratives

that connect with different audiences while leveraging data, technology, and performance

marketing to drive engagement and conversions.As a bilingual English-Spanish leader, the Director will ensure BLUE communicates effectively

and authentically with audiences across the United States, Dominican Republic, and broader

international community. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both high-level strategy

and the ability to execute campaigns, write compelling content, manage digital platforms, and

coordinate creative resources.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Marketing Strategy & Brand Leadership

● Develop and execute an annual integrated marketing and communications strategy aligned with BLUE’s mission, organizational priorities, and revenue goals.

● Lead multi-channel marketing campaigns supporting fundraising, donor acquisition, service trips, educational programs, events, partnerships, and organizational initiatives.

● Oversee brand positioning, marketing calendars, campaign priorities, and budgets, ensuring consistent messaging and effective resource allocation.

● Identify opportunities to expand BLUE’s visibility, audience reach, and brand recognition across the United States, Dominican Republic, and international markets. Storytelling, Copywriting & Content Strategy

● Serve as BLUE’s primary strategic copywriter and editorial lead, developing compelling content for fundraising, donor communications, programs, service trips, events, partnerships, and digital platforms.

● Translate program data, community impact, and organizational priorities into authentic, accessible stories that demonstrate BLUE’s mission and inspire action.

● Lead content development for BLUE’s annual Impact Report, fundraising materials, campaign collateral, organizational publications, and presentations.

● Collaborate with program teams to identify and capture meaningful stories, photography, and video content from communities, volunteers, students, donors, and partners.

● Maintain a consistent organizational voice that reflects BLUE’s values, emphasizes dignity, and uses inclusive, culturally relevant language in both English and Spanish. Digital Marketing, Social Media & Audience Engagement

● Lead BLUE’s digital marketing strategy across social media, email, website, search, and paid advertising to increase awareness, engagement, lead generation, and conversions.

● Develop and manage platform-specific content strategies for Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and other relevant channels, including creative assets, video, reels, and partner-ready content.

● Oversee paid advertising campaigns through Meta Ads Manager, Google Ads, and other platforms, including audience targeting, retargeting, and campaign optimization.

● Manage website content, SEO, landing pages, and digital conversion strategies to support donations, program participation, event registrations, and service trip inquiries.

● Develop segmented email marketing campaigns, newsletters, and automated donor and participant journeys using Mailchimp and relevant CRM platforms.

● Identify opportunities for digital collaborations, user-generated content, audience growth, and improved engagement across BLUE’s diverse supporter communities. Cross-Departmental Marketing & Creative Coordination

● Serve as the central marketing partner for Development, Programs, Service Trips, Events, and Organizational Leadership, translating departmental priorities int coordinated campaigns and communications.

● Manage marketing requests, project timelines, creative briefs, approvals, and deliverables to ensure timely and effective execution.

● Coordinate designers, photographers, videographers, consultants, vendors, and internal stakeholders to produce high-quality marketing materials.

● Establish efficient workflows, templates, and systems that improve collaboration, brand consistency, and marketing effectiveness.

● Support BLUE’s merchandise and apparel strategy, including creative direction, product messaging, promotional campaigns, and BLUE Store visibility. Marketing Analytics, Reporting & Optimization

● Establish annual and quarterly marketing goals and KPIs aligned with BLUE’s organizational scorecard and strategic priorities.

● Monitor and analyze performance across digital campaigns, social media, email marketing, website traffic, audience growth, lead generation, and conversions.

● Leverage tools such as Google Analytics 4 (GA4), Meta Ads Manager, Google Ads, Mailchimp, and CRM reporting to evaluate effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.

● Provide regular performance reports and recommendations to organizational leadership, using data to optimize campaigns, marketing expenditures, and return on investment.

Strategic Initiatives & Organizational Growth

● Capital Campaign Communications: Develop compelling campaign narratives, donor presentations, case statements, and marketing materials that communicate BLUE’s long-term vision and philanthropic investment opportunities.

● Dominican Republic Visibility: Develop bilingual communications and marketing strategies that strengthen BLUE’s recognition and engagement with Dominican businesses, foundations, educational institutions, community partners, and the broader diaspora.

● Media Relations & Thought Leadership: Identify and support public relations, media engagement, strategic partnerships, and thought leadership opportunities that expand

BLUE’s visibility in the Dominican Republic and internationally.

● Inclusive & Culturally Relevant Communications: Ensure BLUE’s messaging authentically reflects the communities and partners central to its mission, adapting content and engagement strategies for diverse English- and Spanish-speaking audiences.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Required Qualifications

● Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

● Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in marketing, communications, digital marketing, or brand management.

● Professional fluency in English and Spanish, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both languages.

● Demonstrated experience developing and executing integrated, multi-channel marketing campaigns.

● Exceptional copywriting, editing, and storytelling skills.

● Strong understanding of digital marketing, paid advertising, SEO, email marketing, and social media strategy.

● Experience using marketing analytics to evaluate performance, improve campaigns, and demonstrate results.

● Experience managing marketing calendars, multiple projects, competing deadlines, and cross-functional stakeholders.

● Ability to develop marketing strategy while remaining comfortable with hands-on execution.

● Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

● Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and adapt messaging across cultures, demographics, and communication channels.

Preferred Qualifications

● Experience working with nonprofit organizations, social impact initiatives, education, international development, or mission-driven brands.

● Familiarity with fundraising communications, donor engagement, and nonprofit marketing.

● Experience marketing to multicultural and international audiences, particularly in the United States, Dominican Republic, Latin America, or the Caribbean.

● Experience supporting revenue-generating programs, events, educational experiences, or travel-based initiatives.

● Experience coordinating external creative contractors and marketing vendors.

● Understanding of ethical storytelling, community-centered communications, and culturally responsive marketing.

● Experience working with small, collaborative teams where creativity, adaptability, and resourcefulness are essential.

Technical Skills & Platforms

Digital Marketing & Analytics

● Google Analytics 4 (GA4)

● Google Ads

● Meta Ads Manager

● Search engine optimization (SEO)

● Paid advertising and performance marketing

●Website analytics and conversion optimization

●Audience targeting, retargeting, and remarketing

●A/B testing and campaign optimization

Email, CRM & Audience Development

● Mailchimp email marketing and automation

● CRM platforms and audience segmentation

● Donor and customer journey development

● Lead generation and acquisition strategies

● Email performance analytics

Marketing Strategy & Management

●Brand and content strategy

●Integrated campaign planning

●Marketing calendar management

●KPI development and reporting

●Marketing budget management and ROI analysis

●Market research and competitive analysis

●Landing page and website optimizationCreative & Content Tools

●Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or comparable design platforms

●Social media management and scheduling tools

●Website content management systems

●Project management and collaborative workflow tools

●Familiarity with video editing, photography, and digital content production

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit the following to careers@bluemissions.org:

●CV/Résumé in English

●Cover Letter outlining relevant experience, interest in BLUE Missions, and qualifications for the role

●Portfolio or Work Samples featuring 2–3 examples of marketing campaigns, communications materials, or creative projects they have developed or led

Email Subject: Director of Marketing & Communications – [Full Name]

It preferred that applicants are based in the Dominican Republic and demonstrate professional

proficiency in written and spoken English. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.