Communications Intern - Summer 2026

Internship Description

Credential Engine is looking for a summer intern in our Communications department. This 10-week summer internship runs from June 1 - August 7, 2026. Credential Engine is a fully remote organization, thus all duties will be performed remotely. This internship is ideal for an undergraduate student in the communications, marketing, public relations, education, or related fields. The intern will report to the Communications Manager. Interns must be able to secure funding from their own institutions or through a grant for the internship.

Organization Description

Credential Engine is a national non-profit whose mission is to map the credential landscape with clear and consistent information, and creates for the first time a centralized Credential Registry to house up-to-date information about all credentials, a common description language to enable credential comparability, and a platform to support customized applications to search and retrieve information about credentials.

Through an increasing array of credentials – such as degrees, licenses, badges and apprenticeships – job seekers, students, and workers have more options than ever to help them get ahead. Yet, there has never been an efficient way to collect, search, and compare credentials in a way that can be both universally understood and maintained in a manner that keeps up with the speed of change in the 21st century. Credential Engine partners with national and state organizations with expertise in workforce, education and data advocacy, technical assistance organizations, employer and labor associations, and others to support policies that will make credential transparency an enduring value in the marketplace.

Requirements

Current undergraduate student in a 2-year or 4-year institution

Access to a computer and reliable internet connection

Experience with Wordpress and Mailchimp a plus, but not required

Experience with graphic design a plus, but not required

What will you do?

• Assist with proofreading and posting blogs
• Join weekly communications meetings
• Edit website as needed
• Draft and post social media content
• Update and redesign powerpoint presentations
• Send out email communications
• Assist with other tasks as assigned by the Communications Manager

What do we offer?

• Experience working with a national non-profit organization
• Exposure to a variety of common communications tasks and procedures that will be highly applicable to future jobs in the field
• Access to a professional marketing firm for further training and advice
• Flexibility with a part-time schedule and a remote work setting

How to apply

Email resumes@credentialengine.org with the subject “Communications Internship” with your CV and statement of interest by April 15.