(Hybrid) Strategic Communications, Fall Intern

Position Summary

Title: Strategic Communications Intern
Department: Strategic Communications
Reports To: Director of Communications, Content Strategy & Narrative Change
Direct Reports: N/A
Classification: Internship
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Grade: N/A
Compensation: $20/hour
Schedule: 21 hours/week (Hybrid: 2 days in office, 1 day remote)
Duration: 16 weeks, Fall 2026 (August 25 - December 10)

About The Internship Program

Our Fall Internship Program offers students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in philanthropy, community engagement, operations, and organizational strategy. Interns work alongside staff across multiple departments.

What You'll Do

• Support the Strategic Communications team on a range of content creation and outreach projects.
• This includes writing web stories and other content, developing social media content, tracking digital and podcast metrics, and assisting with multimedia efforts such as graphics, photography and video.
• You will also help with research and interviews and support event planning, gaining hands-on experience in storytelling, content strategy, and communications operations.

Work Environment

This Internship Follows a Hybrid Schedule 2 days in office (Tuesday, Thursday)1 day remote

Timeline

This posting will close at 4:59 p.m. CST on Friday July 24, 2026. Application Cycle (7/15 - 7/24) Applicant Screens (7/27 - 7/31) In Person Interviews (8/3 - 8/7) Intern Selection and Notifications (8/10 - 8/14) Internship Onboarding (8/25 - 8/27)

Required Experience

• Students Who Are Currently enrolled as a senior undergraduate or first-year graduate student
• Curious, motivated, and committed to the Trust's mission
• Strong communicators (written and verbal)
• Organized and attentive to detail
• Comfortable managing multiple tasks
• Collaborative and eager to learn
• Open to feedback and new ideas

Who We're Looking For

We welcome applicants from a wide range of academic backgrounds, including (but not limited to): public policy, public relations, marketing, arts, film, creative writing, digital media, communications, journalism and related fields.