Communications Intern (Internal LIFT Applicants Only)

**Internal posting: This position is only open to current LIFT employees.**

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

INTERNSHIP TERM: Fall 2026

ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION

LIFT is on a mission to break the cycle of poverty by investing in parents. Through direct work with families, engaging technical assistance partnerships, and by advocating for policies that drive systemic change, we’re fighting poverty by lifting two generations at once.

Our team culture is rooted in deep respect for the parents we partner with and for each other. We’re looking for dedicated team members who share our vision that, 25 years from now, LIFT is no longer needed because we have helped build a social service system grounded in Hope, Money, and Love, where all families can thrive. We’re guided by mission- and strategy-aligned leadership grounded in kindness, curiosity, relationships, and a commitment to equity. Explore our benefits and what it’s like to work at LIFT below –or download our https://www.whywelift.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/LIFT-Benefits-Culture-Overview.pdf to learn more. http://www.whywelift.org/

*LIFT is operating as a hybrid environment, and this role may work 100% remote.

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.