This week's spotlight includes: Express, Active Minds, Midwestern Higher Education Compact, and The Toro Company…
Job Title: Design Summer Internship
Organization Name: Express
Wage/Salary: $23-30/hr
Opportunity Summary: The Design Summer Internship position will support our Bonobos brand. The Summer 2027 Internship Program takes place from June 2nd to August 5th. This internship is located at our office in New York, New York.
The PHOENIX Internship Program is a 10-week, paid program that offers rising Junior and Senior undergraduates and graduate students the opportunity to work with and learn from experienced professionals while gaining exposure to a multi-brand retail company. The internship program provides hands-on experience in an area of interest and cross-functional collaboration while developing valuable professional skills. PHOENIX Retail, LLC is a retail platform operating the Express and Bonobos brands worldwide. Express is a multichannel apparel brand dedicated to a design philosophy rooted in modern, confident and effortless style whether dressing for work, everyday or special occasions. Bonobos menswear brand is known for being a style instigator and offering perfect-fit risks through our innovative retail model and personalized experience.
Requirements
Available to:
Work full-time (40 hours per week)
Embrace our four-days-in-office approach
Relocate to office location (Housing accommodations not provided)
Commit to the entire 10 weeks of the program (June 2nd - August 5th)
Responsibilities: What will you be working on this Summer?
Work alongside Bonobos design team as they build the seasonal line
Aspiration/competitive research through selecting trends applicable to Bonobos
Design research including sourcing of images, fabrics, trims, prints, colors, and linings
Learn about the unique Bonobos business model and customer insights that influence our designs
Develop technical sketches and illustrations for seasonal presentations both by hand and on Adobe Illustrator
Attend fittings and learn about fit and product construction
Organize samples into categories for easy reference during key meetings and working sessions
Assist the design team building its seasonal tech packs in PLM tool
Organize fabric/trim/color archive
For a full description of this opportunity and/or to apply, go to the job posting.
Job Title: Spring 2027 Digital Media Intern
Organization Name: Active Minds
Wage/Salary: $18/hr
Location: Remote, but must be a college student/recent graduate residing in the U.S.
Application Closes on: Wed, November 4th, 2026 at 11:59pm ET
Opportunity Summary: As part of the Marketing and Communications team, the Digital Media intern will support the Social Media and Digital Marketing team in developing content across platforms, with a particular focus on short- and long-form video content capturing, editing, and producing. They will work with the rest of the team to create engaging, shareable content to help increase awareness of Active Minds programming. This role will provide interns with the opportunity to be creative, learn how nonprofits manage and develop their social media, collaborate with various Active Minds staffers to learn more about mental health advocacy, and interact with thousands of enthusiastic audience members on a daily basis. Digital Media interns are valued members of the team who support the mission and vision of our work through a variety of projects in ways both big and small.
Key Responsibilities:
What You’ll Do:
Create, edit, and publish short- and long-form video content for social media and digital channels.
Assist with content planning, development, and execution across platforms including Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Facebook.
Support video production efforts, including filming, editing, captioning, and optimizing content for various audiences and platforms.
Collaborate with staff across departments to identify and develop stories that highlight Active Minds programs, events, and impact.
Assist with graphic design and content creation using Canva and other creative tools.
Monitor social media trends, emerging platforms, and content best practices to inform content development.
Support community engagement efforts by helping manage comments, messages, and audience interactions.
Assist with content organization, asset management, and other marketing and communications projects as needed.
Qualifications:
Passion and experience working in social media, with significant video editing experience
Experience with Canva (or similar graphic design software)
Strong long- and short-form video editing, storytelling, and communications skills
Knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro (or similar editing software)
Interest in video filming, editing, and being on-camera
Strong writing and communications skills
Detail-oriented & creative thinker
Team player with a willingness to learn
Knowledge of Google Workspace, Zoom, and Dropbox
For a full description of this opportunity and/or to apply, go to the job posting.
Job Title: Communications Intern
Organization Name: Midwestern Higher Education Compact
Wage/Salary: $20/hr
Location: Minneapolis, MN (Hybrid), Must be able to commute to the office location in Downtown Minneapolis on a regular basis.
Hours: 15–30 hours/week, typically between 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Opportunity Summary: The Midwestern Higher Education Compact (MHEC) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Communications Intern to assist with creating and distributing communications across a variety of mediums and to multiple stakeholder audiences, including higher education policymakers, administrators, and researchers.
This position provides hands-on experience in strategic communication in higher education and public policy, offering an opportunity to learn how to communicate the actions and value of a regional higher education organization that supports collaboration among legislators, state agencies, and higher education leaders across the Midwest. Reporting to the Communications Director, the intern will support MHEC’s work across 11 Midwestern states by creating and distributing communications to MHEC’s stakeholders and audiences through print, web, email, social media, photo, and graphic communications. This may include researching and sourcing information and images for content, writing releases, preparing meeting materials, editing the website, taking and editing event photos, creating social media posts, building presentations, and editing and designing branded communications.
Qualifications required:
Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree and enrolled in an accredited university at the time of application majoring in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, nonprofit administration, political science, public policy, education, or a related field; transcript verification may be requested during the hiring process.
Self-starter with excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects with varying deadlines.
Strong understanding of how content works across mediums (print, web, image, social...).
Strong written and verbal communication skills for defined external audiences.
Demonstrated attention to detail, accuracy, and professionalism in all work, including strong editing and proofreading skills.
Demonstrated initiative in taking on new projects and learning through professional experience.
Collaborative and customer-focused, contributing to a positive, team-oriented, and nonpartisan work environment.
Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups representing different perspectives and political backgrounds.
Ability to perform office/computer-based work for up to 8 hours/day.
Ability to work in person multiple days per week, with at least one in-person day on a Tuesday or Wednesday, at MHEC’s downtown Minneapolis office.
For a full description of this opportunity and/or to apply, go to the job posting.
Job Title: International Digital Marketing Intern - The Toro Company
Organization Name: The Toro Company
Wage/Salary: $20-24/hr
Opportunity Summary: The Toro Company (TTC) has delivered market-leading, innovative products and outstanding customer care for more than 100 years. With over 11,000 employees worldwide, TTC is headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota, USA.
Our company designs and manufactures turf maintenance equipment; turf irrigation systems; landscape and lighting products; snow and ice management solutions; agricultural irrigation systems; rental, specialty and underground construction equipment; and residential turf and snow equipment. We market and sell TTC products worldwide through a network of distributors, dealers, mass retailers, hardware retailers, equipment rental center and home centers—as well as online direct to end users.
Support the development and management of digital marketing platforms, including Digital Asset Management (DAM) and sales enablement systems. Assist with establishing content structures, metadata standards, and user experiences; uploading, tagging, organizing, and maintaining digital assets; managing user access and permissions; developing reports and usage insights; and creating customer-facing landing pages and resource centers. Coordinate AI-powered content localization projects from translation initiation through regional review, approval, and publication to ensure content is accurate, accessible, and delivered on schedule.
To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements:
Currently pursuing a degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field.
Strong communication skills—both written and verbal—with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and cultures.
Interest in content marketing, SEO, and digital marketing strategies.
Familiarity with social media platforms and content planning.
Interest in customer journey mapping, buyer personas, and marketing analytics.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Experience with or interest in content management systems, digital asset management (DAM), or sales enablement platforms is a plus.
Familiarity with AI productivity tools such as Microsoft Copilot is a plus.
Interest in building brand and customer personas, and helping define tone of voice for style guides.
A natural problem solver who can think critically and adapt quickly.
Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Basic design skills and ability to create simple social media graphics.
Interest in learning and adapting to current digital marketing trends, and platforms.
For a full description of this opportunity and/or to apply, go to the job posting.
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