The Events, Communications & Marketing Intern will gain hands-on experience in event planning, communications, marketing, and community engagement while working alongside the Centro San Antonio team. The intern will directly support the planning, coordination, and execution of Centro’s events, programs, festivals, activations, and organizational campaigns, including major downtown events such as Stars & Stripes.
Responsibilities will include assisting with event logistics, timelines, vendor and sponsor coordination, event setup and execution, and post-event documentation. The intern will also contribute to Centro’s communications and marketing efforts by capturing photo and video content, developing short-form storytelling and marketing copy, supporting promotional campaigns, organizing media assets, and assisting with website and digital content updates.
Additionally, the intern may support membership engagement, business outreach, partnership development, and research related to downtown revitalization and community initiatives. These responsibilities will provide exposure to nonprofit operations, strategic communications, and the role of public-private partnerships in strengthening downtown San Antonio.
The position also provides meaningful exposure to San Antonio’s business and civic community. The intern will work directly with business leaders, sponsors, nonprofit and community partners, vendors, and city and civic stakeholders, gaining firsthand experience in how major events and downtown initiatives are developed through collaboration across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. As a public-facing member of the Centro team, the intern will have opportunities to build professional relationships throughout San Antonio while contributing directly to events and initiatives that shape the downtown community.
Job Purpose
Centro San Antonio is a nonprofit placemaking organization dedicated to creating a more beautiful, playful, welcoming, and prosperous San Antonio through programming, storytelling, and community engagement.
This internship is a high-energy, hands-on role supporting all Centro events and initiatives, including festivals, programs, activations, and organizational campaigns. The intern will support event planning and execution while also contributing to communications and marketing efforts. This role serves as a central support position working closely with internal teams, partners, sponsors, vendors, and community stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Events (All Centro Events and Programs)
• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of all Centro-led events and programs
• Assist with event logistics including scheduling, timelines, vendor coordination, and on-site operations
• Support event setup, breakdown, and live event execution across multiple event types and locations
• Coordinate with internal teams, partners, sponsors, and vendors
• Assist with post-event documentation and reporting
Communications and Marketing
• Capture content before, during, and after events, including photos, video, and short-form storytelling
• Assist with editing, organizing, and archiving marketing and media assets
• Draft initial versions of marketing copy, event communications, and stakeholder updates
• Support branding and promotional efforts for Centro events and initiatives
• Assist with website updates and content management
Stakeholder and Partner Engagement
• Engage professionally with staff, community partners, sponsors, vendors, and stakeholders
• Support communications with sponsors and partners related to event promotion and execution
• Participate in meetings and on-site coordination as needed
• Serve as a public-facing representative of Centro during events and community engagements
Qualifications
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Event Management, Nonprofit Management, or a related field
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Interest in events, marketing, storytelling, and community engagement
• Familiarity with content creation tools is a plus but not required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital collaboration tools
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
• Positive, adaptable, and team-oriented attitude
Working Conditions
• Hybrid work environment with a mix of office, and on-site event work
• Evening and weekend availability required during event periods
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds and remain active during event execution
Requirements
Contact: Jacob Valenzuela
plopez@centrosa.org
jvalenzuela@centrosa.org
Benefits
Benefits
Internship Details:
Duration: 10 weeks, from May 31 to August 6, 2027
Work Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Orientation Days: Mandatory attendance on May 26-28, 2027
Compensation: Students receive a $6,000 stipend for the summer, disbursed in three installments
Housing: Applications for housing will be accepted once an internship has been secured