Communications & Marketing Part-Time Internship – Summer 2026

New Jersey Institute for Social Justice • Newark, NJ

7d • $16 • Hybrid

About The Position

The New Jersey Institute for Social Justice seeks a dedicated, highly qualified individual for a paid communications & marketing internship. The ideal candidate for this position will have a deep commitment to social justice work and familiarity with social media and graphic design
Established in 1999 by Alan V. and Amy Lowenstein, the Institute’s cutting-edge racial and social justice advocacy seeks to empower people of color by building reparative systems that create wealth, transform justice and harness democratic power—from the ground up—in New Jersey.
Known for our dynamic and independent advocacy aimed at toppling load-bearing walls of structural inequality to create just, vibrant and healthy communities, we are committed to exposing and repairing the cracks of structural racism in our foundation that erupt into earthquakes in communities of color.
The Institute advocates for systemic reform that is at once transformative, achievable in the state and replicable in communities across the nation.
The Institute’s programmatic focus rests upon three interconnected pillars:
1. Economic Justice
2. Criminal Justice Reform
3. Democracy and Justice
Internship Overview
The Communications & Marketing Intern will report to the Communications and Design Manager. The role will have a large focus on graphics design - and also provide support to the Communications & Marketing team overall and its work to promote the institute's programmatic and organizational branding. Specifically, the Intern will take on the following roles and responsibilities, with support from supervisors:

Requirements

• Experience or interest in learning basic graphic design using platforms like Canva, Photoshop and Indesign.
• A passion for social and racial justice.
• Experience effectively navigating social media and knowledge about the latest platforms, with a vision for maximizing the Institute’s social media presence.
• Experience or interest in learning WordPress.
• A four-year degree, preferably in graphic and/or communication design, communications, marketing, journalism, political science, sociology, or a policy related field (or, if the applicant is a current student, be working toward such a degree).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups that help to drive the Institute’s mission.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Extremely detailed and organized.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating flyers, social media assets including graphics, and other designed materials.
• Create and implement social media campaigns across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube with an eye toward reaching a younger audience.
• Assist in organizing the Communications shared folders, including uploading photos and videos.
• Attend and support Institute events.
• Participate in Institute meetings and other collaborative activities.
• Assist in organizing advocacy platform’s email and campaign database.
• Assist in organizing press lists in media database.
• Compile and distribute press clips, including updating the Institute’s website media page.
• As needed, help draft and proofread collateral materials such as fact sheets, brochures and web content, as well as press releases and email blasts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees