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Founded in 1955, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world, with more than 120,000 members. NASW works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards, and to advance sound social policies.

I. MAJOR/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The Communications Intern will work with the Communications team for a six-month engagement. The intern will work alongside communications staff to curate and develop social media content drawn from existing organic social work material, with the goal of amplifying NASW's six program priority areas across digital platforms. This is a structured learning experience designed to give undergraduate students meaningful exposure to nonprofit communications, digital strategy, and mission-driven content development.

The intern will work directly with the Communications team to research, draft, and schedule social media content across NASW's primary platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Content will be sourced from existing NASW publications, reports, member stories, policy briefs, and other organic materials already produced by the organization. The intern will not be expected to generate original research or policy analysis.

II. BASIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The intern will identify and surface existing NASW tools, publications, and member resources that can be packaged for social media audiences. The goal is to make what NASW already produces more visible and accessible to working social workers.
• The intern will develop content that explains what social workers do, where they work, and why the profession matters. This includes drafting posts that translate complex policy and practice topics into clear, accessible language for general audiences.
• The intern will curate content that reflects NASW's equity commitments and amplifies the voices of social workers doing justice-centered work. Content in this area will be developed with care, accuracy, and cultural humility.
• The intern will monitor NASW's advocacy calendar and help develop timely content tied to legislative priorities, awareness campaigns, and calls to action. The intern will coordinate with the communications and policy teams to ensure accuracy.
• The intern will highlight continuing education opportunities, practice standards, and professional development resources available through NASW. Content will be designed to reach social workers at all career stages.
• The intern will track emerging conversations in social work and adjacent fields and flag content opportunities for the communications team. This may include identifying relevant research, practitioner perspectives, or community-driven narratives that align with NASW's mission.

III. MINIMUM WORK REQUIREMENTS:

Skills:

• Strong writing skills are required.
• Experience with social media scheduling tools, Canva, or basic graphic design is a plus but not required.

Knowledge:

• An undergraduate student currently enrolled in communications, journalism, public relations, social work, public policy, or a related program
• Working knowledge of major social media platforms.
• Genuine interest in social justice, advocacy, or the social work profession.

Experience: Candidates who have lived experience connected to the communities NASW serves are preferred.

NASW is an equal opportunity employer.  As such, NASW is committed to promoting and providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees.  The selection of personnel, including new hires and promotions, will be on the basis of qualifications designed to ensure appointments of persons able to effectively discharge the duties and responsibilities of their position.  The Association will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.  The Association will also abide by applicable Affirmative Action requirements mandated by any federal contracts.