Integrated Communications Intern

Summary

Join GENYOUth, a national nonprofit, as an Integrated Communications Intern! This paid internship ($18/hour), remote and based in the Eastern or Central Time Zones, runs for 12 weeks with a potential extension to 12 months. You'll work closely with the VP of Integrated Communications, developing and executing external communication strategies. Responsibilities include social media management, content creation, media outreach, and data analysis. The ideal candidate is a recent graduate with a 3.0 GPA and prior internship experience in social media and content creation. This role offers valuable experience in nonprofit communications and a chance to make a real impact.

Requirements

• Recent graduate from December 2024 or on pace to graduate in May 2025
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0
• Prior internship experience in one or more of the following, with experience in and a passion for social media a priority: Social/digital media content creation and management, creative storytelling research
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating/managing ongoing content calendars
• Write and graphically present social content (integrating video, photo images, and infographics)
• Use social graphic creative templates including Canva
• Daily monitoring/amplifying/sharing of social content
• Skill-building in the area of synthesizing social media metrics/analytics
• Research and create draft documents/recommendations to support team’s project work
• Earned media story-telling development and placement – from researching editorial contacts, to brainstorming and shaping pitches, to media outreach/follow-through and tracking coverage
• Live and virtual event support – ability to travel if needed
• Analyze data and edit documents
• Compilation of reporting documents, including communications updates and project summaries, in Word and PowerPoint
• Work closely with VP and other members of the team on additional research projects and briefings for GENYOUth’s CEO

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in or experience with non-profit management, CSR, youth health & wellness, public relations, and/or media relations
• Effective organizational, research and reporting skills; ability to story-tell and write for different audiences; savvy with social media (including LinkedIn); evidence of networking and media relationship-building skills; digital publishing experience; proficiency in video shooting and editing (via cell phone and tablets); graphic capabilities such as Canva; willing to listen, learn and contribute. Confidence to present/share new ideas and points-of-view to GENYOUth management and team members during weekly staff meetings

Benefits

• Paid Internship: $18/hour
• Location: U.S. Remote (preference given to candidates in Eastern or Central Time Zones)
• Hours: 35 hours/week, M-F
• Start Date/Duration: Starting in May or early June for a period of 12 weeks with the intention/possibility of extending for a maximum assignment of up to 12 months (subject to performance evaluations)
• Interns get reimbursed for approved out-of-pocket expenses for flights, lodging and other business expenses related to travel during the internship