Public Relations Intern
About the Role
The Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) is seeking a part-time public relations intern for fall 2026 and potentially spring 2027. This internship offers experience with communications, media relations, and fundraising projects. The candidate will work directly with CCASA’s Director of Public Relations and collaborate with other team members. The start date, weekly schedule, and duration are flexible, with preference given to candidates who can start on or before September 1 and continue through May 2027. CCASA is a remote workplace, with optional opportunities to help staff in-person legislative hearings and events in spring 2027. Currently, this is an unpaid position, ideal for students requiring field experience.
About CCASA
The Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) is the leading voice for sexual violence survivors and the professionals who serve them in Colorado. Founded in 1984 by Colorado’s rape crisis centers, CCASA advocates for legislative changes, improves institutional prevention and response, and empowers survivors in their journey toward justice and healing. With over 100 members, CCASA’s work centers on preventing harm, promoting healing, and amplifying survivors’ lived experiences. Learn more at ccasa.org.
About Our Team
CCASA is a small, supportive, trauma-informed, and highly effective team with diverse backgrounds and experiences, both within and beyond the anti-sexual violence movement. Interns play a key role in our work and are encouraged to pursue projects that align with their personal and professional goals.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Director of Public Relations with drafting, designing, editing, and posting social media content.
- Support back-end management and maintenance of CCASA’s CRM, donor management system, and websites.
- Draft press releases, maintain media contact lists, and track CCASA press coverage.
- Create graphic design assets in Canva.
- Help staff legislative hearings and in-person events hosted by CCASA.
- Respond to member requests for public relations information.
- Carry out administrative tasks and assist CCASA staff with other projects as needed.
Application Details
To apply, send your resume, a brief description of why you’re a good fit for this role and CCASA’s team, your general career goals, and your availability (including ideal start/end dates and preferred weekday schedule) to communications@ccasa.org. Preference will be given to applications received by August 14, 2026.