Catholic Charities of Central & Northern Missouri

Communications Intern

Jefferson City, MO (On-site)

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Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive nonprofit communications work by creating and coordinating content across channels and coordinating with universities for academic credit internships.

  • Own content across website, social, print, and newsletters aligned to mission.
  • Must-have: enrolled undergraduate/graduate student in Communications, Marketing, PR, with strong writing and basic design tool familiarity.
  • Standout: stipend-based internship with university oversight and local travel requirements.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage content across the agency’s website, social media, printed materials, and newsletters, ensuring alignment with the organization’s mission and consistent brand messaging.
  • Collaborate with staff to highlight client stories and strengthen engagement with donors, volunteers, and community partners.
  • Manage social media accounts by creating tailored content, supporting outreach efforts, and assisting with communications for events and campaigns.
  • Monitor analytics to track performance and inform strategy adjustments to increase engagement and visibility.

Requirements

  • Current undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field, with strong written and verbal communication skills, basic knowledge of social media platforms and content creation, and experience with design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) preferred but not required.
  • Ability to successfully pass Family Care Safety Registry and criminal background checks and requires completion of the Protecting God’s Children VIRTUS training session. Local travel will be required.
  • This internship is intended for students receiving academic credit or fulfilling course requirements through their college or university.
  • Applicants must be enrolled in a university program and provide to Catholic Charities the required supervision or oversight required for the internship after completing this application.
  • Catholic Charities must have the capacity to host and support the internship based on the institution’s requirements.
  • The intern is responsible for coordinating with their academic institution to ensure all requirements are met.