Communications Intern

Chicago, IL (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradTemporary

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Support Cabrini Green Legal Aid’s communications team by producing social media content, editing assets, and assisting storytelling projects across platforms, as an unpaid 10‑week internship.

  • Draft captions and posts across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
  • Must-have: Strong writing and familiarity with major social platforms.
  • Standout: Canva templates or basic graphic/video editing skills.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Draft captions and posts for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and other platforms
  • Assist with scheduling content and maintaining the editorial calendar
  • Engage with partner organizations by liking, commenting, and sharing relevant content
  • Monitor and save trending audio for potential social media reels
  • Upload videos and content to YouTube
  • Track and organize social media analytics
  • Draft social media content, short stories, and captions
  • Assist with monthly newsletter content
  • Support storytelling projects featuring clients, Leadership Council members, and community partners
  • Organize photos, videos, and testimonials for future storytelling campaigns

Preferred

  • Experience with Canva, graphic design, or video editing (preferred)
  • Interest in social justice, storytelling, advocacy, or nonprofit communications
  • Strong writing and communication skills
  • Familiarity with social media platforms
  • Organizational, detail‑oriented, and proactive
  • Comfortable asking questions and working independently
  • Interest in learning about communications strategy