SkillBridge: Marketing & Communications - BufferSprings

Marketing and Communications Internship (DoD SkillBridge Opportunity)

Remote (Work from home) | 3 to 6 Months | Military Transition Internship

About BufferSprings

BufferSpringsis on a mission to end underemployment within the military-connected community. We do not believe in token efforts or surface-level programs. We build real, military-effective solutions that create opportunity, impact, and lasting change.

If you are a transitioning service member with a passion for storytelling, branding, or strategic communication, this internship will put you in the fight. You will help us amplify our message, grow our community, and reach the right people with the right words at the right time.

Internship Overview

As a Marketing and Communications Intern, you will help shape how BufferSprings shows up to the world. This means more than just writing posts or creating visuals. You will develop content, manage communications, and connect with the community in a way that fuels our mission and creates momentum for veterans everywhere.

This is a remote internship through the DoD SkillBridge program. While it does not guarantee employment, it offers high-value experience that builds your brand and skills for life after service.

What You Will Do:

• Develop written, visual, and multimedia content that tells the BufferSprings story with clarity and impact

• Support campaigns across social media, email, website, and more

• Collaborate with teammates to ensure messaging is consistent and aligned with the mission

• Schedule and publish content on BufferSprings’ social platforms

• Monitor engagement, identify trends, and adjust strategies based on performance

• Keep our brand voice strong, sharp, and authentic

• Respond to comments, messages, and feedback from our followers and partners

• Help shape strategies that grow engagement and build community connection

• Be a visible part of a movement built by and for veterans

• Support internal and external communications with partners, media, and stakeholders

• Assist in the drafting of press releases, announcements, and outreach emails

• Help tell the story of BufferSprings across multiple channels

• Participate in content planning and creative brainstorming sessions

• Research trends and propose new ideas to strengthen BufferSprings’ voice and reach

• Ensure all messaging aligns with organizational priorities and goals

• Assist in the planning and promotion of virtual and in-person events

• Ensure brand consistency across all event materials

• Engage with attendees, partners, and organizers to help make each event successful

Requirements

Eligibility for the DoD SkillBridge Marketing and Communications Internship

This internship is open to all qualified active-duty service members currently approved or seeking approval through the DoD SkillBridge Program. We welcome enlisted and officers from any branch or background.

To be eligible, you must:

• Be currently serving on active duty in the U.S. military

• Have at least 90 days of service remaining before your official separation date

• Have unit approval or be in the approval process to participate in SkillBridge

Preferred Qualifications

• Actively transitioning through the DoD SkillBridge Program

• Strong interest in marketing, branding, communications, or digital strategy

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Creative thinker with a passion for storytelling and mission-driven messaging

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, agile environment with shifting priorities

• Familiarity with social media platforms and basic content creation tools

• Willingness to learn, grow, and contribute to a high-impact team

Benefits

Why SkillBridge with BufferSprings

This is not busy work or box-checking. Every BufferSprings intern steps into a real mission with real responsibility. You’ll build marketable skills in marketing and communications while gaining direct access to coaching, mentorship, and a network that is shaping the future of veteran hiring.

We invest in you while you invest in yourself.

Own Your Transition

If you’re serious about using your skills to create impact and want a civilian role where your voice and experience matter, this internship is your next mission. You’ll walk away with hands-on experience, a portfolio of work, a clear brand, and a team that has your back long after SkillBridge ends.

Apply Now

Help us change how companies engage with veteran talent. Shape the narrative, amplify the mission, and build something that lasts.

Your transition is yours to lead. We’re just here to make sure it counts.

Equal Opportunity Statement

BufferSprings is an equal opportunity employer. We hire based on skill, merit, and mission alignment. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We are building a team that reflects the strength, diversity, and grit of the military-connected community.