Digital Communications Intern (Fall 2026)

American Rivers • Washington, DC

1d • $0 - $500 • Remote

About The Position

The Digital Communications Intern will support the American Rivers Digital Team’s day-to-day communications initiatives, with a primary focus on social media and digital engagement. This internship offers hands-on experience creating content for a national environmental nonprofit, including assisting with graphics, video editing, blogs, and social media engagement across American Rivers’ digital platforms. The role is ideal for a student interested in nonprofit communications, digital storytelling, and environmental advocacy who is eager to develop professional skills in content creation, audience engagement, and multimedia communications.

Requirements

• Current college student pursuing a degree, preferably in communications, marketing, digital media, earth science, environmental science/studies, public relations, or a related field.
• Demonstrated interest in digital communications, social media, and environmental advocacy.
• Experience with video editing software and creating short-form digital content for social media platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and digital tools such as Zoom, Slack, Sprout, WordPress, Canva, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently in a remote environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Applicant must be legally allowed to work as an employee in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates who are unsure if they meet all minimum qualifications or who have transferrable skills and experience beyond the conservation sector are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support the creation of graphics, short-form videos, and other engagement-focused digital content.
• Assist with video editing for social media campaigns, storytelling initiatives, and organizational communications.
• Help draft and edit blogs, captions, and other digital communications materials.
• Monitor social media channels for comments, messages, and engagement opportunities, escalating questions or concerns as needed.
• Support the Digital Team with analytics tracking.
• Attend and participate in greater marketing and communications team meetings.
• Support additional communications and digital engagement projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Mentorship from experienced communications professionals.
• Networking opportunities with communications staff, the digital team, and various Communities of Practice.
• Opportunities to showcase their work through published blogs, social media posts, all staff ‘brown bag’ presentations, and other deliverables.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed