Communications & Marketing Intern

ABOUT US:

At AbilityFirst, we are dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities achieve their personal best. Our mission is to look beyond disabilities, focus on capabilities, and expand possibilities. We believe in looking beyond disabilities, focusing on capabilities, and expanding possibilities. Our dedicated team works tirelessly to provide programs that assist people with disabilities in achieving their personal best throughout their lives.

Summary

AbilityFirst’s Internship program is a unique opportunity for current participants at our sights to gain real-world experience within the Communications Department.

This internship is a great opportunity for a motivated college student pursuing a degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field. to gain practical experience in a dynamic nonprofit setting. Interns will work directly with the Marketing and Communications Manager and communications staff to support storytelling, content creation, and community engagement initiatives.

Ideal candidates will be self-motivated, hard-working, and creative. They will demonstrate a professional demeanor, work well with others, and have strong written and verbal communication skills.

Interns are expected to be able to commute to the various AbilityFirst Locations.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Assist in drafting and editing content for social media, newsletters, blog posts, press releases, and website updates

Help collect, organize, and share participant stories in a respectful and impactful way

Support the coordination and promotion of events and campaigns

Assist with internal and external communications, including emails and outreach materials

Take and organize photos or videos from events and activities (as permitted)

Help maintain consistent branding and messaging across all platforms

Conduct research on communications strategies, media trends, and outreach best practices

Provide administrative support to the communications and development teams as needed

Maintain organized digital files of media assets and communications materials

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the mission of the program and organization

Requirements

BACKGROUND YOU’LL NEED:

Must be currently attending a university or college while pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree to be considered for the position. This a requirement.

Must have a Valid Driver’s License or State ID is required.

Must be at least 18-24 years of age is required.

An interest in Communications or Marketing is preferred.

Familiarity with or interest in design software like, but not limited to, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or Affinity; CRMs such as Constant Contact or Mailchimp; and platforms like Hootsuite is a plus is preferred.

Comfortable working with diverse communities and passionate about accessibility and inclusion is required.

Familiar with AbilityFirst and the services received at any of our sites is a plus.

Willingness to work with folks of diverse experiences and backgrounds