Communications Intern (Internal LIFT Applicants Only)

Position

Communications Intern

LOCATION: Any of our locations (Washington DC, NY, IL or CA); can be 100% remote

• REPORTS TO: National Communications Manager
• SUPERVISES: N/A
• FLSA STATUS: Nonexempt (eligible for overtime)
• HOURS: Approximately 20 hours per month
• I NTERNSHIP TERM: Fall 2026

Position Overview

LIFT's National Communications Team seeks a Communications Intern. This role will support the communications efforts of the organization by working on social media platforms, collateral, LIFT's editorial calendar, and content for LIFT's website. Reporting to the Communications Manager, this role provides an exciting opportunity for an emerging communications professional to learn more about the field in a mission-driven nonprofit organization.

As the Communications Intern, You Will

• Support LIFT's leadership social media presence (e.g., maintaining content schedules, researching relevant trends and conversations, drafting copy and formatting coordinating and aligned visuals and supporting upkeep of profiles and posts across their channels)
• Craft and revise LIFT's editorial calendar platform (using Co-Schedule, Asana or similar to populate content in partnership with comms team and schedulers)
• Help maintain LIFT'S content calendar, including tracking upcoming events, campaigns, publications and other opportunities for promotion
• Create new pieces to share the success of LIFT's work (e.g. profiles of LIFT parents, short blog posts and monthly newsletter content)
• Revise LIFT's website content to ensure it remains up-to-date and accurate
• Research media outlets and reporters for future media relations and earned media work
• Support communications performance tracking and reporting (e.g. social media, email and website metrics)
• Other duties as assigned

Our Ideal Candidate

• Is customer service-oriented and take pride in delivering excellent work to your colleagues
• Can balance multiple projects at once
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Education and/or have experience in a relevant field (e.g., communications, marketing, public relations)
• Committed to LIFT's mission and demonstrate LIFT's values of equity, diversity, relationships, hope, and excellence.
• Communication: You share information with relevant parties in a clear and timely manner; effectively engage with and present to others; and write and verbally communicate in a manner that conveys understanding of relevant information and issues.
• Accountability: You take responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieve results with appropriate levels of oversight. You receive feedback in a constructive manner.
• Inclusiveness: You help create a work environment that appreciates diversity and encourages equity by treating others with respect, listening to, and demonstrating appreciation for others' perspectives, and using culturally sensitive language.
• Teamwork: You work effectively with others throughout the organization and promote cooperation and commitment within your team to achieve goals and deliverables.
• Results-orientation: You focus on results and desired outcomes, keeping team and organizational goals in mind. You use sound planning to achieve goals and get the job done.
• Problem-solving: You take the initiative to solve problems. You exhibit resourcefulness, innovation, and adaptability to new situations.

Additional information

Don't think you have everything for this role but are still interested? Please don't hesitate to apply. We'd love to hear from you! LIFT's goal is for our people to reflect the communities in which we live and serve and to ensure representation of people of color, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities in our organization.

What We Offer

• Hourly Rate: $22.00/hour. LIFT's compensation philosophy is to pay competitively for our non-profit sector and ensure equity across the organization. Compensation for the role will depend on several factors including qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience.

To Apply

Candidates are not expected or required to create a writing sample to apply. We would welcome seeing an existing sample of your writing along with your resume if you have existing work.