About Presence

Presence is the leading provider of teletherapy solutions for children with diverse needs. Through our award-winning technology, Presence connects speech-language pathologists, school psychologists, occupational therapists, and mental health specialists to schools, districts, and organizations nationwide. Our growing network of 2,000+ clinicians has delivered over 7 million teletherapy sessions to K-12 students.

We are a remote-first, distributed workforce of 200+ corporate employees, headquartered in New York. We place a high value on “cameras on” engagement, schedule coordination and cross-functional communication to stay connected with each other when working in different places. Many roles require travel to create opportunities to engage in-person with our school partners, our clinicians, and each other.

About This Role

We’re looking for a Marketing and Communications Intern to join our Commercial Team for Summer 2025. Reporting to our VP of Communications and PR and working closely with our Director of Marketing, you’ll support research and insights efforts that help Presence better serve children with special needs through impactful storytelling, smart strategy, and mission-driven advocacy. This internship is perfect for someone who enjoys digging into research, translating insights into strategic recommendations, and is eager to gain hands-on experience in the marketing and communications field.

You’ll contribute to projects that will inform how we position ourselves in the market, support our provider and customer engagement efforts, and help Presence stand out in the growing teletherapy landscape.

What will you do during your internship at Presence?

Conduct Strategic Research:
- Lead projects focused on research and analysis related to policy in the special education and trends in the teletherapy space.
- Examine social media platforms, blogs, company websites and other channels to gain insights.
- Identify influencers to support marketing initiatives.
- Identify channels and forums that reach target audiences.
Develop Actionable Insights: Deliver written summaries and presentations that distill key findings into strategic guidance for our marketing, communications and advocacy efforts.
Collaborate Across Teams: Work with remote team members to ensure clear communication and alignment, contributing to a positive, inclusive team culture.

What we're looking for?

Current enrollment in an undergraduate program (Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field) with an anticipated graduation date in 2026 or 2027.
Available to work up to 25 hours per week throughout the 8-week summer internship, running from June 16 to August 8.
- The schedule for this internship is Monday-Friday weekly hours and Zoom check-ins during business hours (between 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CT).
Basic experience with research and synthesis skills; familiarity with social media platforms and research tools.
Familiarity with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
Organized, detail-oriented, and curious.
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
Ability to work independently and as part of a remote team.
Enthusiasm for remote work and “cameras on” collaboration.

What will help you succeed here?

Our team is committed to shared principles of inclusivity. We engage with all stakeholders in a spirit of listening, learning, and broadening our perspectives.
We commit to a growth mindset. We don’t use energy to explain why something can’t be done; we figure out how to make it happen.
We are mission-driven. Our work helps more children with special needs receive the necessary support. We believe our work is essential, meaningful, and urgent.
We believe in data-driven decision-making, measuring outcomes, and iterative improvements.

Where is this position located?

Presence is headquartered in New York, with our clients located throughout the U.S.
This is a remote position based in the US
This position will report directly to the Vice President of Marketing and Vice President of Communications.
All employees commit to being available on-camera for our Core Working Hours, noon to 5 pm EST M- F

How to Apply:

Submit your resume and a brief cover letter (max 300 words) explaining why you’re excited to join Presence and how your skills align with this role.

Join us for a summer of impact, innovation, and collaboration!

An employee’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, and market conditions.

This is a part-time, temporary, non-exempt (hourly) position with a pay range of $15–$20 per hour.