Creative and Civic Practice Intern, Fall 2026

Public Servants

Creative intern contributing video, illustration, motion, research, and storytelling work. Supporting Public Servants’ remote consultancy serving governments, nonprofits, and mission-driven organizations.

Posted 8/5/2026part-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in video editing, content repackaging, and creative design for social media platforms. Capable of collaborating in a remote environment while contributing to projects that support public service and social impact.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Video EditingAdobe Creative SuiteSocial Media Content CreationCreative CollaborationPublic Service Interest

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Hard Skills

Video EditingContent RepackagingIllustrationMotion GraphicsAnimationResearchDesign Support

Soft Skills

Creative CommunicationFeedback ExchangeIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

Adobe Creative SuiteFigmaProcreateInstagramLinkedInYouTubeTikTok

Industry Keywords

Public ServiceCivic DesignSocial ImpactMission-Driven Organizations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Edit short-form videos for Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube
Clip long-form content into concise, social-ready segments
Create illustrations and visual assets for blogs, carousels, and the website
Produce simple animations or motion graphics when applicable
Apply brand overlays, template elements, and captioning
Repackage existing content into new formats for growth platforms
Participate in creative discussions, peer check-ins, or critique sessions as desired
Engage with peers in a remote creative community as desired
Conduct desk research or support light design research when aligned with skills
Assist in preparing materials for workshops or facilitation
Support synthesis and documentation tasks
Contribute to behind-the-scenes creative or operational needs
Contribute to creative projects supporting governments, nonprofits, and mission-driven organizations through Public Servants’ public interest consultancy

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current undergraduate/graduate student, recent graduate, or emerging creative
Demonstrated interest in public service, civic design, or social impact
Portfolio or work samples
Experience in at least one creative area
Ability to work independently in a remote environment
Comfort discussing ideas, sharing creative work, and exchanging feedback
Authorized to work in the U.S. and based in the U.S.
Proficient in written and spoken English
Stable, private, and secure internet connection
Access to a personal computer capable of supporting creative work for the focus area
Preferred: Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Procreate, or other creative tools
Preferred: Familiarity with Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, or TikTok
Preferred: Ability to add captions, overlays, or animations within brand guidelines
Preferred: Light experience in research, analysis, or facilitation
Preferred: Prior remote work, online learning, or digital collaboration experience
Preferred: Interest in civic design, design operations, or public interest storytelling
Some tasks may require limited AI use
Background checks may be required depending on project involvement
Comfortable communicating and working in English in a professional context

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid, part-time hourly internship
Flexible timing
Opportunities to connect with the Founder & CEO
Small remote creative community
Optional peer check-ins, presentations, and creative exchanges
Portfolio credit for published work
Support developing portfolio pieces
Practice Sessions with members of the Public Servants network
Temporary access to specialized creative software when required
Limited reimbursement for approved internship-related creative materials or small asset purchases
Inclusive application and hiring process with accommodations available
Hands-on project-based experience in civic design, storytelling, and social impact work