Strategic Communications Intern

Equal Rights Advocates • San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

Equal Rights Advocates (ERA), a national nonprofit fighting for gender justice, is seeking two Strategic Communications Interns for the Spring 2027 semester. The internship runs approximately 15 weeks, from mid-January through early May, and requires at least 15 hours per week. It is unpaid, with monthly reimbursement for cell phone expenses. The role may be fully remote anywhere in the United States; preference will be given to candidates able to work in person or on a hybrid schedule in San Francisco.

Interns will learn from, shadow, and collaborate with ERA’s Strategic Communications Team. Learning opportunities and project assignments will be based on the intern’s strengths and interests as well as team needs. Potential areas include social media and written content creation, video production and editing, graphic design, digital marketing trends, communications data collection and analysis, campaign strategy, event support, drafting copy for digital and marketing platforms, and community storytelling.

ERA’s internship program is intended to help creative, social-justice-minded, and social-media-savvy college and graduate students build knowledge and experience for careers in nonprofit communications, digital marketing, social media, and content creation. Preference is given to undergraduates pursuing nonprofit work, public policy, or public service and studying a related field. Applicants who are not pursuing an undergraduate degree may also be considered if they are at least 18 and strongly interested in a nonprofit communications career.

Interns can gain experience across professional communications functions, develop skills and portfolio materials, work independently and collaboratively, build professional connections, and practice social media and digital marketing data analysis. ERA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

• At least 18 years old if not pursuing an undergraduate degree.
• Demonstrated interest in and commitment to civil rights, gender equity, and social justice.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and collaborate in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work at least 15 hours per week during the approximately 15-week internship.
• Strong interest in pursuing a career in nonprofit communications for applicants not pursuing an undergraduate degree.

Nice To Haves

• Undergraduate study in communications, marketing, multimedia, public relations, digital media or graphic design, nonprofit management, political science, or another area supporting a social justice career.
• Plans to pursue a career in nonprofit work, public policy, or public service.
• Practical experience with a variety of social media platforms.
• Experience with Canva.
• Experience with video creation or editing.
• Ability to work in person or on a hybrid schedule in San Francisco.

Responsibilities

• Learn from, shadow, and collaborate with ERA’s Strategic Communications Team.
• Contribute to social media content creation and written content creation.
• Potentially create and edit video content and design graphics.
• Monitor digital marketing trends and collect and analyze digital communications data.
• Potentially contribute to communications campaign strategy development and event planning or support.
• Draft copy for digital and marketing platforms.
• Potentially support narrative shifting through community storytelling.

Benefits

• Monthly reimbursement for cell phone expenses for the duration of the internship.
• Professional experience and skills development in communications, social media, and digital marketing.
• Opportunity to create portfolio content, including written work, graphic design, and/or video production.
• Professional connections.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed