Communications Intern Lead

Communications Intern Lead

Time Commitment: 1-2 hours per day., Location: Remote / Discord-based

The Communications Intern Lead plays a key role in guiding and mentoring our Communications Interns as they support outreach for our programs. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, people-centered, and excited to help emerging communicators grow in a supportive, youth-led environment. You’ll oversee day-to-day communications tasks, provide hands-on mentorship, and ensure interns gain a meaningful, credit-eligible experience that builds their confidence and skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and mentor a small team of Communications Interns
• Provide guidance on outreach to press contacts, partner organizations, and schools
• Review and support interns’ email communications and general outreach tasks
• Coordinate weekly check-ins and offer constructive, encouraging feedback
• Ensure interns meet academic credit requirements and maintain healthy boundaries
• Collaborate with the Social Media Director to align messaging and outreach goals
• Help interns develop confidence, clarity, and professionalism in their communication work

Qualifications

• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills
• Experience in communications, PR, marketing, nonprofit work, or youth leadership
• Ability to provide supportive, clear, and emotionally intelligent mentorship
• Comfortable managing multiple tasks and guiding others through them
• Commitment to youth-centered, inclusive, and respectful organizational culture