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EMPLOYMENT

Marketing & Communications Intern

The Hancock Historical Museum is seeking a motivated and creative Marketing & Communications Intern to support the museum’s outreach, event promotion, and facility rental operations during the summer season. This internship is ideal for students interested in marketing, graphic design, or nonprofit communications who want hands-on experience in a dynamic cultural organization.


The intern will work directly under the Executive Director and collaborate with museum staff to enhance visibility, support community engagement, and assist with event logistics.

 

Qualifications:

This internship is ideal for students pursuing degrees in marketing, communications, graphic design, event planning, or related fields. The position requires strong organizational skills, ability to multitask, attention to detail, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for community engagement.

Summary of Job Responsibilities:

  • Ensure consistent use of brand assets and messaging aligned with the museum’s mission.

  • Provide support with creating and maintaining event schedules and timelines.

  • Create digital content for social media platforms (Meta) and the museum website (Wix)

  • Assist with event marketing, including graphics, promotional copy, and scheduling posts.

  • Support the production of print materials such as flyers, rack cards, and donor communications.

  • Contribute to the quarterly newsletter by gathering stories, images, and program highlights.

  • Work closely with the Development & Events Intern on Canva and provide platform/design insights.

  • Assist with day-of coordination for museum programs, family events, and fundraisers.

  • Provide on-site museum support one Sunday per month.

  • Collaborate with staff to prepare marketing materials for children’s programs and community events.

  • Help manage facility rental inquiries, including responding to potential renters and providing basic information

  • Assist with scheduling, setup needs, and communication with staff and renters.

  • Serve as a representative of the museum, offering excellent customer service to attendees and vendors.

  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director or Board of Trustees.

 

Summary of Skills Desired:

  • Strong multitasking, time management, and communication skills.

  • Proficiency with graphic design tools, Canva, and Microsoft Office.

  • Can work independently to create and stick to timelines.

  • A creative mindset.

  • Detail-oriented, independent, and team-focused.

Job Type: Internship

Work Location: In person

Hours: Flexible

Please send a cover letter and resume to Abigail Inbody at ainbody@hancockhistoricalmuseum.org by May 30th to ensure consideration.

The Hancock Historical Museum is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in Findlay tasked with preserving the rich heritage of Hancock County to honor the past and inspire the future. The museum seeks to fulfill its mission by preserving historic artifacts within our collections, exhibiting these tangible connections to our past, and instilling an appreciation for local history through educational programming. Since it was founded by five civic-minded businessmen in 1970, the Hancock Historical Museum has grown to become an important community asset and one of the most comprehensive organizations of its kind in the region.

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Museum Hours

​​Wednesday-Friday:
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Saturday:
By Appointment (large groups only)

Sunday:
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Visiting with a group or seeking special accommodations?

Please call ahead.

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Admission

Members – Free

Adults – $5.00

Seniors – $3.00

Children – $2.00

422 West Sandusky Street
Findlay, OH 45840


Phone: 419-423-4433

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