Fall 2026 Communications and Policy Intern

NCJW•Washington, DC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is offering internships for rising college juniors and seniors, as well as fellowships for graduate students. This program provides a hands-on learning experience in communications and the legislative process, ideal for individuals passionate about social justice, civic engagement, and creating positive change. While in-person internships in Washington D.C. are preferred, remote applicants from across the country can be accommodated for exceptional candidates. NCJW is a 133-year-old Jewish feminist civil rights organization dedicated to equity and justice for women, children, and families in the U.S. and Israel, utilizing education, direct service, and advocacy through a Jewish, gender, economic, and racial justice lens.

Requirements

Strong writing and communication skills.
Ability to learn quickly.
Commitment to social justice issues.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
A background in social media, graphic design, public policy, political communications, digital marketing, or strategic communications.
Experience using email and social media marketing platforms.
Past graphic design experience in Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
Familiarity with video editing software.
Familiarity with Word Press.
Excellent written communication.
No previous professional experience necessary, just a willingness to learn and get involved.
Two years of higher education or commensurate experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Draft, conceptualize, and edit communications materials, including newsletters, emails, blog posts, talking points, regulatory comments, letters, op-eds, and policy updates.
Support advocacy and engagement efforts with content creation for social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Bluesky, Threads, X, and YouTube).
Write, design, and send email marketing communications.
Analyze social media and email performance.
Design social media graphics.
Create and draft content for the NCJW website.
Assist in event coordination, meetings, and press conferences, including live photos, video capture, live social media coverage, and storytelling.
Learn about public policy and the legislative process by assisting staff and representing NCJW at legislative hearings, briefings, national coalition meetings, rallies, and press conferences.
Assist with issue portfolios such as reproductive rights, judicial nominations, voting rights, economic justice, LGBTQ equality, religious liberty, and immigration.
Plan and execute a lobby day by meeting with congressional staff and/or members of Congress to discuss NCJW priority issues, including drafting related blog posts, self-reflections, and LinkedIn thought leadership pieces.