Executive Assistant, Media & Communications (Volunteer / Internship)

Executive Assistant, Media & Communications (Volunteer / Internship)

Organization: A Free Bird | 501(c)(3) Nonprofit

Location: Remote / Hybrid (based on availability)

Time Commitment: 5–15 hours per week | Flexible

Type: Unpaid Internship / Volunteer

About A Free Bird

A Free Bird is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering children diagnosed with cancer through artistic expression. By providing access to art, music, writing, acting, and other creative outlets, we help children build confidence, resilience, and emotional well-being during treatment and recovery.

Role Overview

A Free Bird is seeking a highly organized, creative, and motivated Executive Assistant, Media & Communications to support Executive Leadership while contributing to media, communications, and public-facing initiatives. This role offers hands-on exposure to nonprofit leadership, digital storytelling, and communications strategy, making it ideal for students, emerging professionals, or creatives seeking meaningful, portfolio-building experience.

The Executive Assistant will work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure clear communication, organized workflows, and engaging content across platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Executive & Administrative Support

• Assist with scheduling, meeting coordination, agendas, and follow-ups
• Organize internal documents, email communications, and shared resources
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to Executive Leadership

Writing & Communications

• Draft and edit internal communications, announcements, and updates
• Support development of short-form written content, including emails and social captions
• Help maintain consistent, professional messaging aligned with organizational voice

Media & Video Support

• Assist with editing short-form video content for social media, campaigns, and events
• Support content organization, file management, and digital storytelling efforts
• Contribute to basic visual and multimedia content creation

Social Media Support

• Assist with scheduling and managing posts across platforms
• Research trends, hashtags, and engagement best practices
• Support community engagement through comments, messages, and content planning

Public Relations & Outreach

• Help organize outreach lists, media contacts, and communication materials
• Support public-facing campaigns, partnerships, and awareness initiatives
• Assist with tracking and coordinating communications related to external outreach

Qualifications

• Highly organized, dependable, and detail-oriented
• Strong written communication and editing skills
• Basic experience with social media, content creation, and/or video editing
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment while collaborating with a team
• Passion for nonprofit work, creativity, and social impact

What You’ll Gain

• Direct exposure to nonprofit leadership and executive operations
• Portfolio-ready experience in writing, media, communications, and digital content
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling in a mission-driven, fully remote environment
• Certificate of completion and letter of recommendation upon successful completion

How to Apply

Please email the following to hr@afreebird.org:

• A brief introduction about yourself
• Your resume or a short summary of relevant skills
• (Optional) Writing, video, or social media samples