About the role
About Us
Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farms is a 90-acre living history museum in Austin, Texas, where visitors experience 19th-century Texas through historic homesites, educational programs, artisan demonstrations, and community events. As a nonprofit museum, Pioneer Farms combines history, education, and storytelling to connect visitors with the past and the community.
Overview
Pioneer Farms is seeking a creative and motivated Marketing & Digital Media Intern to help share our stories with new audiences. This semester-based internship provides hands-on experience in social media, digital storytelling, content creation, community engagement, and nonprofit marketing. Interns will help develop marketing ideas, create digital content, evaluate audience engagement, and explore new ways to connect with visitors. As a small, privately operated museum, Pioneer Farms offers interns the opportunity to bring ideas forward, take ownership of projects, and see the impact of their work.
Responsibilities
- Create content for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and TikTok
- Develop social media calendars and assist with marketing campaigns
- Create and edit graphics, photos, videos, and written content
- Photograph and document events, programs, exhibits, and museum activities
- Help tell the stories of volunteers, artisans, interpreters, staff, and community partners
- Collaborate with volunteers interested in digital storytelling and media projects
- Research marketing trends and new outreach opportunities
- Track social media growth, engagement, and audience trends
- Suggest ideas to improve Pioneer Farms' digital presence and visitor engagement
Projects may include developing social media campaigns, creating video content, improving online visibility, highlighting behind-the-scenes experiences, and exploring new ways to reach audiences. Interns will have the opportunity to create portfolio-ready work and contribute ideas that help shape Pioneer Farms' marketing.
Qualifications
Required: - Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Understanding of social media platforms and digital communication - Ability to create, edit, and organize digital content - Attention to detail and professionalism - Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with staff and volunteers - Reliability and willingness to learn
Preferred: - Currently enrolled in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Digital Media, Journalism, Graphic Design, Business, Museum Studies, History, or related fields - Interest in history, museums, education, tourism, storytelling, or community engagement - Experience with Canva, photography, video editing, or content creation - Experience managing social media, marketing projects, student organizations, volunteer groups, or community initiatives
Students from all majors are encouraged to apply.
Schedule
- 10–15 hours per week | 12-week semester internship
- Flexible scheduling around academic commitments
- Weekday hours scheduled during Pioneer Farms office hours (Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM) for collaboration, meetings, and museum projects
- Hybrid work available for approved digital projects, research, and content development
- Weekly supervisor check-ins
- Some weekend availability required for events and public programs (typically 10:00 AM–2:00 PM)
This is an unpaid semester internship opportunity designed to provide hands-on professional experience, mentorship, and portfolio development. Students seeking academic credit may be eligible depending on university requirements. Pioneer Farms will assist with required documentation. Successful interns who demonstrate initiative, creativity, and reliability may have opportunities for continued involvement through additional projects, expanded responsibilities, or future opportunities as available.
What You'll Gain
- Nonprofit and museum marketing experience
- Social media strategy and analytics experience
- Digital storytelling and content creation skills
- Community outreach and partnership experience
- Portfolio-ready projects
- Professional mentorship and feedback
- Exposure to museum operations and heritage tourism
Application Requirements
Please submit: - Resume - Letter of interest
If you are creative, curious, and excited about using media and marketing to help connect people with Texas history, we encourage you to apply.