\nWho We Are:\n\nRaft (https://teamraft.com) is a customer-obsessed, non-traditional small business focused on Distributed Data Systems, Platforms at Scale, and Complex Application Development. Headquartered in McLean, VA, we partner with innovative federal and public agencies to leverage design thinking, cutting-edge technology stacks, and a cloud-native ecosystem. Our digital solutions impact the lives of millions of Americans, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment. \n\nAbout the Role: \n\nAt Raft, our goal is to push the boundaries of technology and communication to deliver innovative solutions that meet the complex needs of our clients. As a Marketing Intern at Raft, you will contribute to the creation, execution, and analysis of multi-channel marketing campaigns that enhance brand visibility and generate leads. In this role, you’ll develop content for email marketing, blogs, and various other marketing assets while gaining hands-on experience with HubSpot for campaign management, automation, and performance tracking. You’ll work closely with a collaborative team to optimize strategies and ensure our marketing initiatives align with Raft’s goals and brand voice.\n\nWhat we are looking for:\n\n\nCurrently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.\n\nInterest in gaining experience in marketing or related fields.\n\nFamiliarity with HubSpot or similar tools for campaign management, lead generation, and analytics.\n\nStrong analytical skills, with an interest in data-driven decision-making.\n\nGood communication and project management skills.\n\nAbility to work collaboratively, adapt to shifting priorities, and bring creative ideas to the table.\n\nU.S. citizenship is required due to potential exposure to sensitive government operations.\n\n\n\n\nHighly Preferred:\n\n\nInterest in digital content creation, including writing for email and blog platforms.\n\nBasic understanding of SEO and digital marketing best practices.\n\nStrong interpersonal and communication skills for effective cross-functional collaboration.\n\n\n\n\nCapstone Project or Program Support: \n\n\nAt the conclusion of the internship, you may present a Capstone Project to the entire Raft team, summarizing your experiences, insights, challenges faced, and strategies developed.\n\nAlternatively, interns may support ongoing digital marketing initiatives, contributing to meaningful projects that impact Raft’s brand visibility throughout the summer. \n\n\n\n\nWork Type: \n\n\nLocation: Remote with potential travel to Raft HQ. \n\nDuration: June to August 2025 \n\nHours: Part-time, up to 29 hours per week \n\nCompensation: $20 - $24 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.\n\n\n\n\nOur Vision Statement:  \n\nWe bridge the gap between humans and data through radical transparency and our obsession with the mission. \n\nOur Customer Obsession: \n\nWe will approach every deliverable like it's a product. We will adopt a customer-obsessed mentality. As we grow, and our footprint becomes larger, teams and employees will treat each other not only as teammates but customers. We must live the customer-obsessed mindset, always. This will help us scale and it will translate to the interactions that our Rafters have with their clients and other product teams that they integrate with. Our culture will enable our success and set us apart from other companies.\n\nHow do we get there? \n\nPublic-sector modernization is critical for us to live in a better world. We, at Raft, want to innovate and solve complex problems. And, if we are successful, our generation and the ones that follow us will live in a delightful, efficient, and accessible world where out-of-box thinking, and collaboration is a norm. \n\nRaft’s core philosophy is Ubuntu: I Am, Because We are. We support our “nadi” by elevating the other Rafters. We work as a hyper collaborative team where each team member brings a unique perspective, adding value that did not exist before. People make Raft special. We celebrate each other and our cognitive and cultural diversity. We are devoted to our practice of innovation and collaboration.  \n\n#Salary and compensation\n No salary data published by company so we estimated salary based on similar jobs related to Design, Travel and Marketing jobs that are similar:\n\n $30,000 — $60,000/year\n
\n\n#Benefits\n 💰 401(k)\n\n🌎 Distributed team\n\n⏰ Async\n\n🤓 Vision insurance\n\n🦷 Dental insurance\n\n🚑 Medical insurance\n\n🏖 Unlimited vacation\n\n🏖 Paid time off\n\n📆 4 day workweek\n\n💰 401k matching\n\n🏔 Company retreats\n\n🏬 Coworking budget\n\n📚 Learning budget\n\n💪 Free gym membership\n\n🧘 Mental wellness budget\n\n🖥 Home office budget\n\n🥧 Pay in crypto\n\n🥸 Pseudonymous\n\n💰 Profit sharing\n\n💰 Equity compensation\n\n⬜️ No whiteboard interview\n\n👀 No monitoring system\n\n🚫 No politics at work\n\n🎅 We hire old (and young)\n\n
\n\n#Location\nMcLean, Virginia, United States