Who we are: 

Downtown DC is the most diverse and exciting neighborhood in one of the most important cities in the world. Here, locals and visitors find all the most thrilling experiences of D.C. in 140 walkable and transit-rich blocks: business, education, and government; shopping and dining; parks, art, music, sports, theater, history—adding up to a bright future. 

The BID was founded in 1997 as the city’s first private nonprofit place management organization where property owners agree to tax themselves to fund services that enhance people’s experiences in the neighborhood. The BID’s area includes 530 properties and is defined by Massachusetts Avenue on the north, including the Walter E. Washington Convention Center at Mount Vernon Square, to Constitution Avenue on the south, and from Louisiana Avenue on the east to 16th Street on the west. 

Position Summary:  

DowntownDC BID is looking for a Marketing and Communications Intern (16 to 29 hours/week). This role will be under the direction of the Director of Marketing and Communications. The intern will perform a full range of project planning, marketing and communications support, social media assistance, video production, and stakeholder engagement in Downtown DC.

This is a hybrid role, allowing for remote work based on the intern’s weekly schedule:

• 1 remote day when scheduled to work 3 days per week.
• Up to 2 remote days when scheduled to work 4-5 days per week.

This is an unpaid position for academic credit only.

Responsibilities:  

• Assist in planning, writing and updating DowntownDC BID website, press materials and presentations. 

• Assist with all aspects of production of marketing communications projects. 

• Provide support for social media content development and production. 

• Assist with production of internal communications using a wide variety of electronic and print media; including videos, newsletters, brochures, webcasts, WordPress, PowerPoint, email campaigns, posters, flyers, etc. 

• Monitor general email inboxes and provide appropriate responses. 

• Provide administrative support for meetings and events related to marketing and communication. 

• Assist with capturing and analyzing digital metrics. 

• Help maintain and update constituent relationship management platform.  

• Assist with administrative duties.  

Requirements 

• Background in communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Design, Event Planning or other related disciplines.  

• Working towards a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in marketing and communications, business administration, or a closely related field. 

• Must be computer literate (working knowledge of word processing, PowerPoint, Excel). Proficiency in, WordPress highly desired. Knowledge of HTML and graphic design a plus.  

• Self-motivated, good organizational skills, detail-oriented, ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines. 

• Excellent verbal and writing skills with strong academic background.  

Start Date: January 26, 2026, requires 5 months of minimum commitment.  

Hours: Hours: 16 – 29 hours/week. 

How to apply: 

Applications must be received by January 16, 2026, to ensure maximum consideration. To apply for this position, please click "Apply now" where you will be prompted to upload your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience. 

Submissions without requested items may not receive full consideration. References will be requested from candidates who receive further consideration. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to queries about application status and will only reach out to candidates we pursue further.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity 

As an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer, DowntownDC is committed to excellence through diversity; DowntownDC BID recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. Please note that all new DowntownDC BID employees must have permission to work in the U.S.; therefore, employment eligibility verification is required.