Intern, Marketing Partnerships - Remote Summer Internship!

Road Scholar is the nonprofit world leader in educational travel for older adults. Our mission is to inspire adults to learn, discover, and travel. With thousands of learning adventures across the globe—including in-person and online experiences—we believe curiosity is the key to a well-lived life. As a not-for-profit organization, we create learning experiences that foster discovery, understanding, and connection. We’re a passionate, mission-driven team inspired by our participants’ love of lifelong learning and their thirst for adventure. We’re seeking a Marketing Intern to join our Marketing Partnerships team for a summer internship. Road Scholar offers a remote internship for the summer semester, May 11, 2026 - August 7, 2026, 20 hours per week. Applications will be accepted through March 12, 2026.  In this internship, you will… Play an active role in the entire partnership marketing lifecycle, from initial onboarding to fostering long-term success. You will help manage key operational tasks like invoicing and promotional giveaways while developing your partner management skills. You’ll also contribute to our growth by helping create workflows, compiling the quarterly reach report and researching future partnerships. What you'll do... * Monitor partnerships inbox for potential opportunities * Update partner calendar to reflect upcoming projects + events * Set up workflows for upcoming partner projects * Send weekly updates to the team on current partnership projects happening * Shadow partnerships manager on partner calls + update notes in partnership tracker * Manage invoices from partners  * Assist the partnerships manager with program giveaways * Research future partners for marketing and tourism boards  * Assist in the quarterly partner report You will learn or practice… * Budget/invoice management  * How to lead a creative meeting + provide follow up action items  * How to manage a schedule with multiple different projects and stakeholders * How to qualify and decide on marketing partners for Road Scholar * How the giveaway process works and all of the different steps You may be perfect for this internship opportunity if you are… * A junior or senior at an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in Design, Communications, Marketing, or a related field. * Detail-oriented with strong organizational and file management skills. * Self-motivated and able to manage time effectively in a remote work environment. * Curious, collaborative, and excited to learn how creative teams work within a mission-driven organization. For serious consideration, please include a cover letter with your resume letting us know why you are interested in pursuing this internship.    Internship Details   This 14-16 week internship runs during the summer semester, between May 11, 2026 and August 7, 2026, with some flexibility depending on your school schedule. The internship is remote, 20 hours/week with flexible weekly schedule during business hours. A flat stipend of $3,840.00 is paid for this internship. The stipend is paid at 50% halfway through the internship and the other 50% after successful completion of the internship. College credit where applicable. About Road Scholar  Road Scholar is the nonprofit world leader in educational travel for older adults. Since 1975, we’ve offered learning adventures around the globe — from cultural explorations to outdoor journeys — all designed for older adults who want to keep learning, exploring and connecting. At Road Scholar, we are committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity and belonging. We believe that by valuing a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we create a stronger, more innovative organization that reflects the communities we serve.  In addition, we are dedicated to bringing an environmentally sustainable organization. From the way we design our programs to how we operate as a team, we are striving to reduce our environmental impact and create a positive legacy for future generations.  Equal Opportunity Employer Road Scholar supports diversity in our staff, participants, and programs. An Equal Opportunity Employer Road Scholar values and supports individual differences and strives to create an environment that contributes to the success of both the individual and the organization. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, illness, marital or veteran status or disability or any other status protected by applicable law. Cybersecurity At Road Scholar, we are committed to cybersecurity and to providing a safe experience for job seekers. All official communication regarding employment opportunities will come exclusively via email from the official Road Scholar domain or from our applicant tracking system URL recruiting.ultipro.com. We never conduct interviews through texting applications or instant messaging platforms. If you receive an employment offer or other correspondence from an individual at Road Scholar you have not met, or from a non-Road Scholar email domain, it may be a phishing attempt.