Communications Internship

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid • Minneapolis, MN

6d • $23 - $23 • Hybrid

About The Position

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid is offering a paid, semester-long internship with our Communications team. What’s in it for you? Flexible hybrid schedule: blend remote work with in-office collaboration Part-time, 4 days per week On-the-job training and mentorship Opportunities for growth within the organization Why MMLA? We are committed to diversity—your unique identity, experiences, and perspectives matter Our mission: Equal justice for all In your cover letter, share how your background supports this mission We maintain a respectful, supportive workplace free from discrimination and harassment Role Overview Gain hands-on experience as a digital and social media intern: Create and write social media content Gather visual assets (photos, video clips) Caption video clips for accessibility and translation Design graphics using Canva Post content on social media platforms Maintain the Social Media Calendar Summarize analytics Upload videos to YouTube and website Engage with and monitor comments Draft and follow SOPs Use Microsoft 365 tools

Requirements

• Undergraduate, recent graduate, or graduate student
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently
• Strong social awareness and understanding of our justice mission
• Commitment to applying MMLA’s Racial Justice Values Statement

Nice To Haves

• Diverse social, economic, and cultural experiences
• Second language skills: Spanish, Somali, Hmong, ASL
• Experience in social, legal justice, or news organizations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with video editing and Canva
• Knowledge of SEO and Google Analytics

Responsibilities

• Post day-to-day social media content
• Gather visual assets (photos and video)
• Produce and edit video clips with captions
• Ensure accessibility (alt text, translated content)
• Maintain social media calendar
• Monitor comments
• Summarize analytics
• Post to website and upload video content
• Assist with webinars

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees