Summary

Parity is seeking a part-time Brand Strategy Assistant Intern to support the development and execution of our brand strategy, marketing, and communications initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in brand development, storytelling, and community engagement. This role is perfect for a creative, organized, and strategic thinker who is eager to gain hands-on experience in mission-driven branding and marketing. The role has an anticipated start date of May 2025, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Reports To: Brand Strategy Manager

Works Closely With: Sales and Marketing Team

About Parity

Parity innovatively breathes new life into blocks of dilapidated rowhomes in West Baltimore by leveraging social capital. We create upfront demand for homeownership opportunities in neighborhoods experiencing hyper-vacancy by creating pathways for social collectives to purchase homes together block by block as a means of community-building and wealth-building. Parity removes systemic barriers to neighborhood revitalization by using innovative methods to acquire and renovate decades-abandoned properties and sells the homes at attainable price points, which unlocks the supply-demand quandary that keeps neighborhoods depressed.

Parity leads with racial equity, intersectionality, and Development without Displacement at the core of our work to ensure that those who have been historically disinvested of wealth and agency are able to direct the outcomes of and benefit from reinvestment into their communities. Parity was born from the notion that we can rebuild historically redlined communities through the redistribution of power and ownership. We see our impact as broader than just the homes we sell – we are shifting ideology and practice of how Black neighborhoods are valued. Watch our TED Talk to learn more about us. http://go.ted.com/breejones

Role Activities

As the Brand Strategy Assistant Intern at Parity, you will assist in developing and executing brand initiatives that enhance Parity's presence and storytelling. Your responsibilities will include:

• Organizing content and marketing materials
• Assisting in execution of brand and marketing plan
• Supporting content creation for social media, newsletters, and other communication channels (This may include some photography and video)
• Conducting research on branding trends, audience insights, and competitor analysis
• Assisting in event planning and project management
• Assisting in the creation of branded materials, including presentations, reports, and promotional content
• Monitoring brand performance and engagement metrics to inform strategic decisions
• Supporting additional marketing and communications projects as needed

Requirements

• Strong interest in brand strategy, marketing, and communications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Creativity and ability to think strategically about brand storytelling
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Basic experience with content creation and social media management
• Familiarity with design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) is a plus
• Passion for community development, social impact, and racial equity

If you are eager to gain hands-on experience in brand strategy while contributing to a mission-driven organization, we'd love to hear from you!