Duration: 3–4 months minimum

Days: 2–3 days per week, versatile around study and work

Compensation: stipend, bonuses, + commissions up to 7k

Eligibility: Must be completing this internship as part of a university undergraduate or postgraduate placement requirement

Uncommon Collective (UC) is offering a placement-based internship for a purpose-driven and curious student who’s excited about social media, community events, and the intersection of entrepreneurship and inclusion. This internship is ideal for someone who needs to complete a required placement as part of their Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, business, media, or a related field.

You’ll gain hands-on experience across community engagement, event promotion, digital storytelling, and content creation. Most importantly, you’ll be part of a team working to make migrant-friendly entrepreneurship and leadership development more accessible, fun, and impactful.

About the company

Uncommon Collective (UC) is a community-led social enterprise helping founders, creators, and leaders grow, build momentum, and thrive, especially outside traditional startup hubs and programs. We make the uncommon common through community, content, and business enablement services. Our migrant-friendly (not migrant-exclusive) approach levels the playing field by tackling both business and cultural challenges, so underrepresented founders can build with confidence.

From events to workshops, training,



and practical business services, UC is building an ecosystem where people connect, learn, and succeed together.

What you’ll do

- Help organise and promote events, workshops, and online experiences
- Learn to facilitate and present (MC, co-host, or support live sessions)
- Assist in creating content for Instagram, LinkedIn, newsletters, and Slack
- Engage with our community online and support onboarding of new members
- Collaborate on digital campaigns that spotlight stories from our network

We’re looking for someone who:
- Has strong interest in social media, events, and community building
- Strong video and graphic/social content production skills
- Not afraid to be in the content they create
- Communicates clearly and works well with others
- Can manage time independently and take initiative
- Is completing a placement as part of their university course (essential)

Bonus points for:
- Canva, Reels, or short-form content creation skills
- Experience with event coordination (even via uni clubs or volunteering)
- Passion for startups, social impact, or founder communities
- Interest in storytelling, editing, or email campaigns

This internship is unpaid and designed to support students completing a university-mandated internship or placement unit. We offer mentoring, references, and exposure to a dynamic community of founders, creatives, and changemakers.

📌 Marketing & Community Intern (Immediate start - placements priortised) (Melbourne)
🏢 Uncommon Collective
📍 Melbourne