Join the Condron Sweda Advertising team as they develop and place creative traditional and digital media for their clients. As part of this on-site internship, you’ll receive top mentorship and focus on content creation for the firm’s well-recognized customers!

condronsweda.com

Logistics:

• Summer (June, July, & August 2026) 12-week-long internship, with a minimum of 10 hours/week
• $12.50/hour
• On-site. Business location in Clarks Green, PA (Lackawanna County)
• For-credit optional*

Qualifications:

• Content creation and video editing skills
• Social media experience and understanding applicable to businesses is required
• Experience posting on Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, TikTok &/or YouTube
• Canva familiarity (Adobe Suite a plus, but not required)
• Communications, Advertising, and Digital Marketing coursework
• Proven, high-quality writing and research skills

Projects: Develop innovative social media for Condron Sweda’s diverse business clientele

• Work with the Condron Sweda team to understand client vision, branding goals, and needs
• Conduct research, present findings, and gain feedback from the Condron Sweda team
• Combine your ideas, market research, and writing into social media-ready products
• Traditional advertising practices and insights, as well as creative development meetings

Application Directions & Deadline:

• Students are required to check with their college/university career development office to determine whether any guidelines or requirements must be met by the student and/or the small business host prior to the start of the internship.
• A cover letter and resume are required for a complete application. Additional information may be requested by the business later. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
• Submit your cover letter and resume at https://smallbusinessinternships.com/ by May 15, 2026.

This internship offers the opportunity to apply and grow your digital marketing and social media skills in a supportive, team-oriented environment. Through hands-on content creation and campaign work, you will build your portfolio, strengthen your marketing experience, and contribute to programs that support local families. Interns will assist with creating and managing content across platforms, promoting programs through email and web channels, developing a consistent content schedule, and helping design a campaign for our PA PreK Counts program. You will work directly with leadership on real projects, gaining practical experience while playing a role in expanding our reach and impact in the community.

www.tristarchildcare.com

This opportunity is a traditional Part-Time Summer Internship

Logistics:

• Hybrid Internship in Blakely, PA
• Summer 2026 June 8^th-Aug 28^th (opportunity for earlier start)
• 20-25 hours/business week
• $12.50/hour
• This is a hybrid opportunity (50% on site/50% remote)

Qualifications:

Looking for Completed Coursework In:

• Marketing Principles / Introduction to Marketing
• Digital Marketing or Social Media Marketing
• Advertising or Integrated Marketing Communications
• Graphic Design or Visual Communication

Relevant Experience (Preferred but not always required)

• Experience managing or contributing to social media accounts (personal, academic, or professional)
• Basic content creation (graphics, captions, short-form video, etc.)
• Familiarity with social media scheduling tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Buffer, Later)
• Exposure to digital marketing campaigns (email marketing, ads, SEO, etc.)
• Experience using design tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite
• Basic understanding of analytics (engagement, reach, conversions)
• Previous internship, volunteer work, or campus involvement in marketing/communications

Key Qualities

• Creative thinker with a strong eye for design and messaging
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Organized and detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple tasks
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and take initiative
• Collaborative team player with a positive attitude

Projects:

Gaining an understanding of how a marketing plan benefits small business, the intern will contribute to the development of our social media marketing plan and learn key components of the plan:

• Research trends and additional platform use in industry, and past analytics of business.
• Using available technology, compile quarterly library of content pieces, including graphics, photos and post content.
• Develop posting calendar and tracking doc for analytics.
• Develop digital marketing campaign and track effectiveness
• Collaborate with team and provide future recommendations based on above results.

Requirement:

Students interested in participating in the Small Business Internship Fund must meet at least one of the following requirements:

• Be a resident of Lackawanna County currently enrolled in a college or university.
• Be a student currently enrolled in a Lackawanna County college or university.
• Be a student enrolled at a Chamber member college or university.
• Be a 2025/6 college graduate and a resident of Lackawanna County.

Application Directions & Deadline:

• A cover letter and resume are required for a complete application. Additional information may be later requested by the business. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
• Submit your cover letter and resume to https://smallbusinessinternships.com/ by May 8, 2026.

If you have lots of energy, creativity, marketing savvy and are eager to intern for a business and ownership who are truly passionate about their craft and ideas, this internship may be a great fit for you! Your experience will focus on assisting the ownership with business social media, from technology to scheduling, analytics to results!

This opportunity is a traditional (semester-long) summer 2026 internship in an entrepreneurial environment where a great attitude, attention to detail, and interest in being part of a dynamic and committed team is required.

www.nibblesbits.com

Logistics:

• Summer 2026, June start
• 10-15 hours/week, weekdays
• $13/hour
• This is an on-site internship in Throop and Dunmore, PA (near Scranton)

Qualifications:

• Advanced marketing or business coursework required
• Social media management skills in Facebook, Instagram and TikTok required
• Skilled experience in Microsoft products, AI platforms required
• Experience with Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop or Canva
• Ability to independently research creative ideas and communicate (verbal/written) in a friendly and professional manner required
• Must have energetic attitude, great time management, attention to detail, and collaborative skills
• Outside work experience in social media marketing a plus
• Valid driver’s license required

Projects:

Gain an understanding and practice delivering successful social media management for a small business, working with the business ownership. Your internship experience will focus on contributing to social media and website projects geared to the business’ target markets to help the business grow!

• Design graphics to be used in social media posts, flyers, products, and other promotional materials.
• Research and propose creative ideas for social media posts, organize current content within library, assist with photoshoots and videos, and brainstorm new campaigns,
• Assist with implementation of new social media management tool, loading photo, video, and text content and formatting scheduling for a streamlined process,
• Review marketing analytics for results of campaigns and postings,
• Collaborating with team and provide future recommendations based on above results.

This internship opportunity is supported by the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Internship Fund. Students must meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Be a resident of Lackawanna County currently enrolled in a college or university
• Be a currently enrolled student of a Lackawanna County college or university
• Be a currently enrolled student of a Chamber member college or university: Fortis Institute, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Johnson College, Keystone College, Lackawanna College, Luzerne County Community College, Marywood University, Misericordia University, Penn State Scranton, The University of Scranton, Wilkes University.

Application Directions & Deadline:

• Students are required to check with their college/university career development office to find out if any guidelines or requirements must be met for the internship by the student and/or the small business host, prior to start of internship.
• A cover letter and resume are required for a complete application. Additional information may be later requested by the business. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

As an Engineering intern, you’ll gain an understanding of the operations of an Engineering department and be mentored by the department manager. It is a position in developing drafting and design skills in the fast-paced modular construction industry. Learn about this exciting industry while working with an experienced team. This position will report to the Engineering Manager. You’ll get a great glimpse of overall Simplex operations!

Logistics:

• Summer 2026, May/June-August
• 25-40 hours per week, 10 weeks
• $15/hour
• On-site internship at business location in Scranton (Lackawanna County, PA)

Qualifications:

• Coursework in technical drawing using AutoCAD software
• Interest in entrepreneurship
• Strong time management and communication skills
• Are self-motivated with the ability to work independently
• Availability to work flexible schedule
• Can lift a minimum of 25lbs., if required

Projects:

Gain an understanding of how the Engineering department works, with great mentoring!  Internship will include being a part of an Engineering Department in a fast-paced working environment, and will involve the following:

• Compose shop drawings for single family houses that will go to the construction facility
• Assist with development of AutoCAD templates and drawing blocks
• Work with plant personnel during construction
• Work with sales and purchasing for materials coordination
• Other projects as assigned.

Application Directions & Deadline: 

• Students are required to check with their college/university career development office to find out if any guidelines or requirements must be met for the internship by the student and/or the small business host, prior to start of internship.
• A cover letter and resume are required for a complete application. Additional information may be later requested by the business. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
• Submit your cover letter and resume by April 26, 2026.

As the Purchasing Assistant Intern, you’ll gain an understanding of the operations of a Purchasing department and be mentored by the department manager. Focused on support and learning, you’ll learn and help with daily purchasing tasks and work on other projects within the operations of Simplex Homes. This intern reports to the Sr. Purchasing Manager. You’ll get a great glimpse of overall Simplex operations!

Logistics:

• Summer 2026, May/June-August
• Up to 30 hours per week, 10 weeks
• $15/hour
• On-site internship at business location in Scranton (Lackawanna County, PA)

Qualifications:

• Junior or Senior level with coursework in business; classes in operations/supply chain management are a plus
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, specifically Excel
• Ability to multi-task
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and take direction as necessary
• Outstanding critical thinking and analytical skills
• Can lift a minimum of 25lbs., if required

Projects:

Gain an understanding of how the Purchasing department works, with great mentoring!

• Matching purchase orders to confirmations, receiving slips to invoices
• Updating of cycle count inventory sheets
• Updating master purchase order file
• Assist with implementation of new item master program
• Assist with physical inventory

Application Directions & Deadline: 

• Students are required to check with their college/university career development office to find out if any guidelines or requirements must be met for the internship by the student and/or the small business host, prior to start of internship.
• A cover letter and resume are required for a complete application. Additional information may be later requested by the business. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
• Submit your cover letter and resume by April 26, 2026.

As the Social Media Marketing Intern, you’ll gain an understanding of the operations of a Sales department and be mentored by the department manager. This internship will expand your digital marketing experience! Focused on support and learning, you’ll enhance your digital marketing experience and get a great glimpse of overall Simplex operations!

Logistics:

• Summer 2026, June-August
• Up to 30 hours per week, 10 weeks
• $15/hour
• On-site internship at business location in Scranton (Lackawanna County, PA)

Qualifications:

• Coursework and some experience in Marketing, Graphic Design, Business or Communications
• Strong social media platform skills: Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, others
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strategic thinker with creative ideas
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Windows
• Interest in entrepreneurship

Projects:

Gain an understanding of how the Sales department works, with great mentoring!

• Develop recommendations and contribute to a plan for social media marketing growth – incorporating business sales approach, markets, goals, and timeline.
• Connect traditional advertising with social media platform marketing, working as a team with Sales leadership and outside marketing agencies.
• Grow social media platform hits, follows, likes, traffic, and connections through creating content, scheduling posts, and building relationships with current and new customers and the general public.
• Assist in a market strategy and promotion of Simplex’s 2025 new model and other company events.

Application Directions & Deadline: 

• Students are required to check with their college/university career development office to find out if any guidelines or requirements must be met for the internship by the student and/or the small business host, prior to start of internship.
• A cover letter and resume are required for a complete application. Additional information may be later requested by the business. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
• Submit your cover letter and resume by April 26, 2026.