Marketing Intern

We are seeking a detail-oriented and creative Marketing Intern to join our team. You’ll play a key role in supporting digital marketing campaigns that connect with our audience and drive results. This is a dynamic and hands-on opportunity to gain real-world marketing experience doing fun and meaningful work with a successful, international not-for-profit organization.

At SPIE, we work for scientists and engineers around the world whose research is advancing light-based technology. We support this community by hosting technical events and publishing scientific research. This role does not assume previous science or engineering background.

Paid internship, $19.50/hour. Minimum of 15-20 hours per week, with flexibility around your class schedule. We are an office-first organization with office hours at headquarters, with the possibility of working a couple of days remotely with approval.

Description of duties

• Work alongside the Marketing team to support ongoing marketing campaigns across product lines
• Assist with process and campaign documentation, helping the team stay organized
• Use your creative eye to inform the development of multimedia graphics
• Collaborate across the organization to complete marketing campaigns
• Assist with reporting and analytics to determine the effectiveness of tactics
• Proofread and fact-check articles, our bimonthly magazine, emails, and web content

Education & Experience Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a BA/BS in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related major.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with a proven ability to proofread and edit effectively.
• Creativity and willingness to try new ideas.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative, while also collaborating as part of a team.

Culture: SPIE recognizes that diversity and inclusion drive innovation, excellence, and new knowledge. Bringing together people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives makes us stronger and supports our mission. We offer a collaborative work environment and strive to create a culture of belonging for all our employees.

Location: Physical work location at our headquarters in Bellingham, WA. Work laptop will be provided for duration of the internship. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.  The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Please send us a resume and personal statement indicating how your experience & qualifications make you a great candidate for this job.

All materials must be received by 5:00pm, 3/24/2026

SPIE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  SPIE provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.