Civic Engagement Intern at EngageAR

About the role

The Civic Engagement Outreach Intern will support the Civic Engagement Manager by elevating the stories of service programs, volunteers, and organizations across Arkansas. This role focuses on scheduling and conducting interviews, writing feature articles, and developing narrative content that highlights the impact of civic engagement and public service.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and conduct interviews with representatives from Arkansas state agencies, nonprofit organizations, AmeriCorps programs, and volunteers
• Write feature articles and develop narrative content highlighting the impact of civic engagement and public service
• Through The Civic Challenge, spotlights a specific issue area each month by interviewing representatives working to address that need
• Periodically support storytelling and promotional efforts related to AmeriCorps programs and AmeriCorps volunteer recruitment

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age
• Enrolled in an accredited college or a recent graduate
• Enrolled in good standing as a sophomore or above
• Actively pursuing a degree in Communications, Public Relations, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, Business, Political Science, or related field
• Availability to work 15–30 hours per week

Skills

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Comfortable conducting interviews and synthesizing information into clear, compelling written stories
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines
• Interest in civic engagement, public service, and community-based organizations
• Proficient in business software applications (MS Word, Google Workspace, Outlook)
• Experience with virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom
• Experience with design or content tools (e.g., Canva) is a plus but not required

Benefits

• Paid opportunity (400 hours at totaling to $6,000)
• Career related experience
• Job related knowledge
• Improved communication skills
• Soft skills development
• Resume and portfolio building
• Opportunity to network with federal and state network of national service commissions