Communications Internship Fall 2026 Position Summary: The Communications department at Sanctuary for Families is recruiting an intern to support the marketing, communications, outreach, and community education functions central to Sanctuary's efforts to elevate our visibility, share stories with donors, and engage community members in our work. The Communications Intern will focus on Sanctuary’s digital marketing, particularly social media content. Individuals with an enthusiasm for intersectional feminism, social justice issues, and a strong commitment to Sanctuary's mission to end gender-based violence will excel in this role.
Responsibilities:
- Create evergreen content for Sanctuary's social media channels, including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn.
- Track and record press coverage of Sanctuary, gender violence, and related news.
- Create an internal weekly news scan including articles relevant to Sanctuary’s work.
- Create graphics and documents utilizing Canva, Adobe InDesign, and other design programs.
- Provide input for creative marketing strategies and social media campaigns.
Qualifications:
This position is open to undergraduate students who will have completed at least one year of school. Applicants should be organized, possess strong storytelling and critical thinking skills, and a demonstrated commitment to social justice. Experience creating social media content and using Canva is required. Coursework or experience in digital media, communications, content creation, journalism, graphic design, gender studies, or domestic violence issues is preferred but not required.
Work hours and location:
- Start date, total hours, and schedule are flexible based upon the intern’s schedule. We anticipate a time commitment of 5-8 hours a week but can be adjusted for the right applicant.
- Work can be fully remote or hybrid at our office in Lower Manhattan. Note: This internship is unpaid; however, we will work with students who seek to obtain school credit or outside funding.
To Apply:
Send a resume and cover letter to volunteer@sffny.org with the Subject line: Communications Fall Internship by August 24.
Undergraduate student with at least one year completed; experience creating social media content and using Canva required; strong organizational, storytelling, and critical thinking skills; commitment to social justice.
Key Responsibilities
- creating social media content
- tracking press coverage
- designing graphics
Skills & Tools
Canva, Adobe InDesign, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn
Job Details
- Category: Communications and Public Affairs
- Seniority: No Prior Experience Required
- Commitment: Internship, Part Time
- Workplace: Remote — New York City, New York, United States
- Languages: English
About Sanctuary for Families
A non-profit organization dedicated to ending gender-based violence and supporting survivors. — Industry: Non-Profit Organizations and NGOs