Communications Intern

CHAPIN HALL CENTER FOR CHILDREN • Chicago, IL

1d • $15 - $15 • Remote

About The Position

Chapin Hall is a policy research center at that provides public and private decision-makers with rigorous research and achievable solutions to support them in improving the lives of children, families, and communities. Chapin Hall partners with policymakers, practitioners, and philanthropists at the forefront of research and policy development by applying a unique blend of scientific research, real-world experience, and policy expertise to construct actionable information, practical tools, and, ultimately, positive change for children, youth, and families. Established in 1985, Chapin Hall's areas of research include child welfare systems, community capacity to support children and families, and youth homelessness. For more information about Chapin Hall, visit www.chapinhall.org.
Chapin Hall embraces a “Work from Anywhere” approach which offers flexible remote work from anywhere in the United States
About the Internship
Communications interns are part of the Office of Communication and Dissemination. The goal of this office is to accelerate dissemination of research so that practice and policy for child, youth and family well-being is driven by evidence. Summer internships are 20 hours per week for 8 weeks, and are paid at $15 per hour. The summer 2026 internship starts on June 15 and ends on August 7. All interns will have professional-level work examples for their portfolios by the close of their internship.
The specific functions of this office include:
Website content development and planning
Social media campaign strategy and production
Digital communication channel content development and strategy
Internal communication facilitation and production
Photography and digital displays of photography
Video for the web
Translational writing: interpreting research for practitioners and policy makers
Communication campaign strategy and planning
Internships will be designed to facilitate the intern’s learning and experience in the intern’s chosen concentration of communication work. Tasks performed during the internship can include but are not limited to: writing for the web; crafting social media plans and content; data visualization; video production; graphic design; and developing communication strategy.

Requirements

• A student working toward an undergraduate or graduate degree in communications, marketing or a related field, or a recent graduate with a degree in communications or a related field.
• Strong writing skills, specifically inverted pyramid news style writing, writing for the web, social media writing, and plain language principles.
• Proficiency in Excel and the general Microsoft suite is required, proficiency in Canva and WordPress and experience in producing short videos is a plus.
• Experience or coursework in any or multiple areas included in the above list of Chapin Hall communication office components (web, social media, visual communications, media relations, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience and portfolio pieces in those areas.
• A passion for public service, research, and communications that benefit children and families.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees