Part Time Marketing Intern, Derby Street

About the Role

Derby Street Shops is seeking a creative, motivated, and detail-oriented Marketing Intern to join our team for the fall/winter season, with the potential to extend. This is an exciting opportunity for someone eager to gain real-world experience in marketing, social media, and events — all within a dynamic, hands-on environment.

As part of our small but highly collaborative team, you’ll work closely with the Marketing Director and General Manager to bring the Derby Street brand to life across multiple platforms. You’ll assist in planning and executing on-site events, support the rollout of our newly launched Insider App, and create engaging content that connects our community online and in person. This role offers valuable exposure to all facets of marketing, property management, and placemaking — all while being supported by a fun, creative team dedicated to helping you learn and grow. This role is set to work approximately 20 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of seasonal events and promotions
• Assist with event setup, breakdown, and on-site staffing for activations
• Create and publish engaging content across social media channels (Instagram, Facebook) using design tools like Canva
• Contribute photo, video, and written content for digital campaigns, email marketing, and on-property storytelling
• Monitor social media channels for trends, engagement opportunities, and community interactions
• Brainstorm creative ideas for new social initiatives and content strategies
• Assist in implementing and promoting our new Loyalty Program via the Insider App
• Design marketing materials and graphics
• Support website updates, digital content coordination, and campaign recaps
• Participate in team meetings and provide administrative support as needed
• Engage with tenants, vendors, and guests to help deliver an exceptional on-property experience

• Must be 18 years or older
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Experience with Canva or similar design platforms
• Knowledge of social media best practices and experience with content creation (Reels, etc.) is a must
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Positive, proactive attitude and willingness to take on a variety of tasks
• Customer service mindset and passion for community building
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds (for event setup and breakdown)
• Reliable transportation to and from Derby Street Shops
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

About WS Development

Massachusetts-based WS Development is a mixed-use developer with a singular mission: creating places people want to be. With an approach that values art, science, innovation and, above all else, people, WS strives to engage each community it serves with best-in-class experiences, designed with our customers, tenants and partners in mind. Established in 1990, WS is one of few vertically-integrated real estate companies that conceptualizes, owns, operates and leases more than 100 properties that range from cutting-edge urban spaces to lifestyle and community centers. With over 22 million square feet of existing space and an additional nine million square feet under development, it is one of the largest privately-owned development firms in the country.

WS is where great ideas and great people come together to design, build, and operate some of the best loved real estate projects in the country. We live at the intersection of entrepreneurship and establishment. We have the infrastructure of decades supporting a culture of free-thinking excellence.

We expect every WS employee to feel welcomed and valued irrespective of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, and life experiences. Or for any other reason.