Communications Intern

U.S. COMM FOR REFUGE • Arlington, VA

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

The USCRI Communications Intern will support the Communications team in advancing USCRI's online storytelling, media engagement, digital communications, and public education efforts. Interns will have the opportunity to contribute to a variety of projects, including developing content for social media, blogs, newsletters, and press materials; identifying and elevating compelling stories from USCRI's field offices and international programs; supporting media outreach and monitoring; assisting with the creation of print and digital communications materials; and brainstorming new ways to engage audiences through multimedia storytelling and campaigns.

While the position is unpaid, USCRI and supervisor(s) will provide support if any intern pursues academic credit.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with positions filled as qualified candidates are identified. Opportunities are available for immediate start, and internships are offered year-round during the Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer academic terms.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in OR recently graduated from an undergraduate or graduate program.
• Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to tailor messages for diverse audiences and platforms.
• Ability to work collaboratively on new and evolving projects.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint).
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with colleagues from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds.
• Dedication to uplifting the voices of refugees, asylees, and immigrant communities.
• Demonstrated sensitivity, empathy, and cultural awareness in working with displaced or marginalized populations.
• Dedication to advocating for human rights, an interest in policies affecting refugees, immigrants, asylum seekers, and displaced people.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with staff and collaborators of diverse backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or coursework in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, digital media, or a related field preferred.
• Experience with social media management, graphic design, photography, video editing, or other multimedia content creation tools is preferred.
• Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools preferred.
• Demonstrated interest in social services, human rights, international studies, global health, or displacement studies.
• Internationally based work or courses of study.
• Proficiency in additional languages.

Responsibilities

• Assist Communications staff in developing and implementing digital, media, and storytelling initiatives that support USCRI’s mission.
• Draft and edit content for press releases, newsletters, social media, blog posts, and website updates.
• Support the creation of visual and multimedia content, such as graphics or videos, to accompany digital campaigns.
• Monitor news coverage and social media trends related to refugees, immigrants, and human rights.
• Produce, at minimum, one short-form story, blog, or social media series highlighting a refugee, immigrant, or USCRI program; and one longer-form written or multimedia piece contributing to a campaign or publication.
• Participate in Communications team meetings and cross-department collaborations, including with Policy & Advocacy and Program teams, on public education and advocacy strategies.
• Other job-related duties may be assigned as agreed upon by the intern and supervisor(s).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree