Fall 2024 Communications Intern

Convergence, the leading nonprofit devoted to bridging divides and developing solutions to intractable public issues, is seeking a Fall 2024 intern to support Convergence’s communications team in a remote environment.

We are looking for a motivated individual with a strong work ethic, passion for collaborative problem-solving, and an interest in nonprofit communications to join our team. The goal of this program is to further develop your social media, video-editing, research, writing, and copy-editing skills in a professional work environment while gaining first-hand experience at a small nonprofit.

Convergence is dedicated to creating a positive internship experience that will not only further the skills above but will provide an enjoyable, fun work environment that operates on strong communication, trust, and relationships. We welcome and encourage interns to be thought partners who provide fresh ideas, feedback, and constructive criticism to our team.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Note that not all duties below may be asked of the intern and will depend on priorities of the team and assignments given.

• Perform communications-related research
• Create digital content to help grow Convergence’s social media presence on X, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Tik Tok
• Edit video clips and produce short videos
• Help develop editorial and social media calendars
• Copy edit and proofread written materials
• Collaborate on writing compelling content for blog posts, newsletters, etc.
• Assist with monitoring Convergence's online presence and produce monthly analysis
• Participate in Communications team meetings and monthly staff meetings
• Provide important insights into the communications strategies
• Provide general administrative support as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Education

• Strong writing and grammar skills
• Research experience
• Ability to communicate complex information succinctly both in writing and verbally
• Flexibility and proactive communication on work assignments
• Ability to complete tasks with overlapping deadlines
• Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team in a remote environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
• Experienced or comfortable with standard office tools such as Slack, Asana, and the Microsoft 365 Suite
• Some experience with marketing and communications software preferred but not mandatory (Canva, Mailchimp, Wordpress, etc.)
• Suitable for undergraduate or graduate students. Undergraduates must be able to receive academic credit or stipend from your school or program in exchange for internship.
• Communications, Marketing, Political Science, Public Policy, Linguistics, or related fields of study preferred
• 15-20 hours a week, with most of those hours falling within a Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm work week in your given time zone, starting late August or early September to mid-December (dates are flexible). Depending on performance and the needs of the organization, there may be opportunities to extend into Spring 2024.

To Apply

Please send a resume, cover letter, and brief writing sample to jobs@convergencepolicy.org with the subject line “Fall 2024 Communications Intern” OR apply directly on Handshake.

In your cover letter, please indicate what you hope to gain from this internship and why. In your email or cover letter, please state whether you will be receiving academic credit or a stipend for this position. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.