Digital Content & Communications Intern
About The Position
PPL is seeking a creative, motivated, and mission-driven intern to support its communications and marketing efforts across digital platforms. The role is intended for a student or emerging professional interested in marketing, communications, storytelling, journalism, digital media, nonprofit communications, or social media strategy. The intern will help create and manage content for PPL’s social media channels, website, email communications, donor engagement efforts, and special events while gaining hands-on experience with an integrated nonprofit marketing and communications team. The position offers exposure to social media, storytelling, brand management, photography, video, website content management, analytics, and community engagement. This is a temporary paid internship anticipated to run from October 2026 through May 2027. Continuation beyond the initial period may be considered based on organizational needs, funding availability, and successful performance. A formal 90-day review will assess progress, performance, professional development goals, and alignment with the needs of the role, and provide feedback and discussion of potential next steps or extended engagement. PPL (Project for Pride in Living) builds the hope, assets, and self-reliance of individuals and families through affordable housing, career readiness, and economic opportunity programs across the Twin Cities. The organization believes communities thrive when people have access to stable housing, quality employment, and pathways to financial security.
Requirements
- Be a current undergraduate or graduate student, or recent graduate, pursuing a degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, digital media, English, graphic design, or a related field.
- Strong writing and editing skills.
- Familiarity with major social media platforms.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Passion for community impact and equity.
Nice To Haves
- Experience creating content using Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
- Photography or video editing experience.
- Familiarity with WordPress, website content management systems, or email marketing tools.
- Experience managing personal, student organization, or professional social media accounts.
- Knowledge of analytics platforms and content performance tracking.
Responsibilities
- Draft and edit social media content for LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and emerging platforms.
- Create graphics using Canva and other design tools.
- Support photography and video content collection at programs, events, and community activities.
- Assist with short-form video and reel development.
- Help maintain a consistent brand voice and visual identity across channels.
- Schedule and publish social media content.
- Monitor engagement and respond to routine inquiries when appropriate.
- Track performance metrics and prepare monthly analytics summaries.
- Identify content trends and opportunities to increase audience engagement.
- Update website content, stories, event information, and program pages.
- Assist with content organization and quality assurance.
- Help identify opportunities to improve website engagement and user experience.
- Assist with newsletters, email campaigns, annual reports, and fundraising communications.
- Provide general communications and marketing support as needed.
- Support communications related to major organizational events and initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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