The Holy Name Marketing Internship is a hands-on, project-based learning experience designed to give students real exposure to marketing, communications, creative media, and digital storytelling. Interns will help support the school’s communication efforts while building a professional portfolio that sets them apart on college and scholarship applications.

We believe students learn best by doing. Interns become part of the real marketing engine of Holy Name—writing, filming, designing, editing, producing, and shaping the stories we share with our community.

• Minimum one semester (Fall or Spring)

• Interns may reapply each semester

• Students may participate for multiple semesters and may advance into leadership roles

• 5 hours per week (recommended for quality and continuity)

• A minimum of 3 hours per week is required

• Hours can be completed:

  • After school (3:00–4:00 / 3:30–4:30 blocks)

  • At scheduled events

  • Through approved remote tasks

• Work format: A blend of in-person training and work sessions, meetings, event coverage, and remote assignments

Applicants must:

• Be in good academic standing

• Demonstrate responsibility, creativity, reliability, and strong communication skills

• Show interest and experience in media, marketing, writing, photography, or design

• Committed to 5 hours a week

• Be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively

To encourage long-term development, the program includes two levels:

1. Apprentice Intern (First Semester)

• Learns foundations

• Completes training

• Works under guidance

• Gains portfolio pieces

2. Mentor Intern (After 1–2 Semesters)

• Takes on leadership tasks

• Helps train new interns

• Supports creative direction

• Oversees projects and offers feedback

• Gains elevated responsibilities

Promotion is based on quality of work, reliability, communication, initiative, leadership potential

Professional Expectations

Interns must:

• Arrive on time

• Meet deadlines

• Communicate proactively about conflicts

• Maintain professionalism at events

• Submit work consistently

• Uphold Holy Name values and represent the school well

Attendance Policy

• A weekly minimum of 3–5 hours must be completed

• Absences must be communicated in advance

• Repeated missed hours may impact renewal

Performance Review

Interns will receive feedback throughout the semester.
Renewal is not guaranteed and is based on:

• Work quality

• Reliability

• Initiative

• Team contribution

• Growth mindset

Code of Conduct

To ensure student safety and protect school reputation:

• Interns do not have unsupervised access to social media passwords

• All posts require approval from the Director of Marketing

• Interns must follow school guidelines while on assignment

• Photos and videos must be appropriate and respectful

• Confidential information must remain private

• Interns represent Holy Name both online and in person

All interns will receive training in:

• Professional Graphic Design concepts in Canva

• Photo composition

• Video framing and editing

• Website editing

• Writing for newsletters and email

• Branding guidelines

• Tone and voice for Holy Name content

Onboarding includes:

• A kickoff meeting

• Role-specific tutorials

• Hands on training from the Director of Marketing

By the end of each semester, interns will assemble a portfolio including:

• Photo collections

• Edited videos and reels

• Sample newsletters

• Website updates

• Social media creative work

• Written communication pieces
  
  

This portfolio is theirs to use for:

• College applications

• Scholarships

• Summer internships

• Career development