Communications Intern

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Communications Intern supporting state and local outreach initiatives. Assisting with drafting materials and managing engagement events in a hybrid role.

Posted 5/2/2026internshipWashington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $18 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with drafting and editing basic communications materials, including emails, flyers, and social media content
Contribute to the development and implementation of communications strategies and marketing plans
Assist with organizing and staffing community engagement events and activities
Help collect, organize, and maintain project data, notes, and trackers
Support outreach efforts by helping distribute materials and promote initiatives
Review and proofread documents for clarity, grammar, and consistency
Provide administrative and project coordination support as needed
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Able to attend and participate in engagement events located in the Washington, DC metro area
Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an associate or bachelor's degree program
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Willingness to learn new tools, technologies, and processes
Ability to stay organized and manage multiple small tasks
Attention to detail and willingness to take direction
Comfortable working both independently and in a team environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hourly workers are exempt from benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

Microsoft Office SuiteWordExcelPowerPointOutlookTeams

Soft Skills

written communicationverbal communicationorganizational skillsattention to detailteamworkindependenceability to manage multiple taskswillingness to learn

Certifications

associate degreebachelor's degree