Marketing Internship

Marketing & Social Impact Internship

Remote Position with Local Focus

Position Overview

Join Voice Up in launching Cultural Cuisine, an innovative food brand that celebrates diverse culinary traditions through grassroots community engagement. Starting in Wilmington, DE and expanding throughout the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) region, this role combines creative marketing with authentic community outreach to build a brand that connects people through food.

Voice Up connects people to their purpose. We create caring communities that allow people to thrive using collaboration, humility, precision, patience, and empathy.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop grassroots marketing strategies for Cultural Cuisine

- Create community engagement initiatives in Wilmington, DE

- Build partnerships with local food businesses and organizations

- Design creative content for brand promotion

- Organize food-centered community events

- Participate in weekly Saturday afternoon collaborative sessions with our nationwide team of student leaders

- Document brand growth and community impact

- Expand presence throughout DMV region

Required Qualifications

- Current enrollment in an accredited college or university

- Strong connection to DMV region

- Experience in community engagement

- Creative marketing abilities

- Excellence in social media

- Strong interpersonal skills

- Cultural sensitivity and awareness

- Project management capabilities

Position Details

- Hybrid position (remote with local events)

- Part-time commitment (adjustable to academic schedule)

- Unpaid position eligible for academic credit (subject to university approval)

- Duration: One academic semester

Focus Areas

**Brand Development**

- Local market strategy

- Community storytelling

- Visual identity

- Social media presence

- Event planning

- Partnership building

- Content creation

- Impact measurement

**Community Outreach**

- Local business partnerships

- Community events

- Food education

- Cultural celebration

- Neighborhood engagement

- Relationship building

- Resource sharing

- Network development

Geographic Focus

**Primary Market**

- Wilmington, Delaware

- Local neighborhoods

- Community centers

- Food businesses

- Cultural organizations

- Educational institutions

- Farmers markets

- Food festivals

**DMV Expansion**

- Washington, DC

- Maryland communities

- Virginia regions

- Regional partnerships

- Cultural centers

- Food networks

- Community organizations

- Educational institutions

What You'll Gain

- Brand launch experience

- Community engagement skills

- Marketing expertise

- Event planning abilities

- Professional network

- Letter of support from Voice Up's founder upon successful completion

- Portfolio of brand materials

- Regional connections

Project Components

- Marketing campaigns

- Community events

- Partnership development

- Content creation

- Social media management

- Impact measurement

- Success stories

- Growth strategies

Core Competency Development

**Marketing Innovation**

- Brand strategy

- Content creation

- Social media

- Event planning

- Partnership development

- Community engagement

- Impact measurement

- Growth tracking

**Community Leadership**

- Relationship building

- Event coordination

- Cultural celebration

- Partnership management

- Resource sharing

- Network development

- Impact assessment

- Program scaling

Voice Up Publishing Inc. believes in building brands that celebrate cultural diversity while creating meaningful community connections.

Key Objectives

- Launch brand successfully

- Build community presence

- Create partnerships

- Engage local audiences

- Document impact

- Share stories

- Foster connections

- Enable growth

Ideal candidates will demonstrate:

- Creative thinking

- Community connection

- Marketing ability

- Event planning skills

- Cultural awareness

- Communication excellence

- Implementation focus

- Collaborative spirit

Special consideration given to candidates with:

- DMV region experience

- Food industry knowledge

- Event planning background

- Marketing portfolio

- Community organizing

- Social media expertise

- Partnership development

- Creative content creation

This role offers the opportunity to launch a meaningful food brand while building authentic community connections. The ideal candidate will combine creative marketing skills with genuine community engagement abilities.

Success Metrics

- Brand awareness

- Community engagement

- Partnership growth

- Event attendance

- Social media presence

- Content engagement

- Market expansion

- Community impact

Voice Up Publishing Inc. is committed to launching Cultural Cuisine as a brand that celebrates diversity through food while building stronger communities. We welcome applications from students who are passionate about creative marketing and authentic community engagement.

Note: Strong connection to the DMV region and understanding of local communities is essential. Experience with food-related initiatives and event planning is highly valued.

About Voice Up

Voice Up is a dynamic movement that has rapidly mobilized student leaders across more than 100 college campuses worldwide

Voice Up has also partnered with Operation Hope currently training thousands of small business owners throughout the U.S. each month.

Our vision is to connect people to their purpose.

Our mission is to transform how families support a healthier way for a better life.

We empower people to create meaningful change in their local communities.

The Voice Up Credential is the Standard for Connecting You to Your Purpose.

Program Overview

The Voice Up Credential represents an innovative approach to professional and personal development, combining practical experience with structured learning and direct engagement with community and business leaders.

This year-long program integrates a 100% remote, 100% flexible hands-on internship experience with comprehensive coursework and real-world perspectives connected to your purpose.