Communications Internship

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing our communications and outreach plan.
• Draft, design, and curate content for monthly newsletters, including client stories, updates, and impact highlights.
• Support the creation and distribution of LASCO’s summer fundraising appeal, including database management, donor research, and messaging.
• Help manage social media content and coordinate outreach with press and media outlets.
• Attend and contribute to weekly communications and development team meetings.
• Conduct research and contribute ideas to strengthen stakeholder engagement.

Requirements

• Strong verbal and written communication skills tailored to different audiences.
• Experience using Canva, Hootsuite or Mailchimp (not required)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Creative, organized, and eager to learn.
• Interest or experience in nonprofit communications, marketing, public relations, or fundraising is a plus.
• Passion for social justice and serving under-served communities.

Preferred

• Strong verbal and written communication skills tailored to different audiences.
• Experience using Canva, Hootsuite or Mailchimp (not required)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Creative, organized, and eager to learn.
• Interest or experience in nonprofit communications, marketing, public relations, or fundraising is a plus.
• Passion for social justice and serving under-served communities.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience in nonprofit communications, development, and stakeholder engagement.
• Mentorship from experienced legal aid and communications professionals.
• Opportunities to contribute to real-world outreach and fundraising efforts that support meaningful access to justice.
• A chance to be part of a mission-driven organization committed to equity and impact.