Education Development, Marketing, & Communications Intern (College Student, Graduate Student, or Recent Graduate)

About EdVoice and EdVoice Institute

EdVoice is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit education advocacy organization that is reshaping public education in California so that all children have futures filled with opportunity. California’s public education system is not working well for children from low-income communities, and significant policy changes are needed at the state level. EdVoice is leading efforts to ensure all students receive a quality education by engaging in advocacy and lobbying activities to influence the passage of state legislation that will combat the current system’s inequities. We also lead coalition-building efforts and general awareness campaigns to champion the most important policies each legislative cycle and provide strategic political funding to leaders who prioritize the needs of students from low-income communities through our EdVoice for the Kids PAC.

Our sister organization, EdVoice Institute, is a 501(c)(3) research and coalition-building organization that uplifts scalable solutions to improve academic outcomes for children from low-income communities. EdVoice Institute provides evidence-based policy recommendations across our key pillars to restructure the public education system and prepare students for college, career, and life. These efforts help build the overall political will for change and aid in persuading legislators to prioritize passing high-impact policies that improve public education in California.

The Opportunity

EdVoice is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented summer intern to support our Development, Marketing, and Communications efforts during Summer 2026. This internship is ideal for students or recent graduates interested in nonprofit fundraising, marketing, public affairs, and strategic communications, particularly within the context of education policy and advocacy in California.

Essential Responsibilities

Projects will be scoped based on timing, candidate strengths, and team needs. Sample responsibilities may include:

• Conducting donor research and supporting the development of donor profiles, prospect lists, and screening tools
• Preparing foundation briefs to inform outreach and engagement strategies
• Compiling and maintaining comprehensive lists of elected officials, legislative caucuses, and their social media presence
• Supporting social media strategy and execution, including drafting content and tracking engagement
• Assisting with community management across digital platforms, including monitoring messages and engaging with followers
• Creating graphics and visual content to support communications, campaigns, and events
• Supporting data collection, organization, and analysis related to development and communications efforts
• Completing special projects as needed, working on a wide variety of fundraising, communications, and public affairs initiatives

What You’ll Gain

• Exposure to nonprofit fundraising, communications, and advocacy strategy in California
• Opportunities to engage with a collaborative and fast-paced team
• Experience producing professional work products used in external communications and donor engagement
• A clearer view of career pathways in development, marketing, communications, public affairs, or nonprofit leadership
• The opportunity to build a professional network in California’s education and policy landscape

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong writing and editing skills (briefs, summaries, and external-facing content)
• Experience with research, data collection, and synthesis of information
• Familiarity with social media platforms and content creation
• Basic graphic design skills (e.g., Canva, Adobe Suite, or similar tools)
• Ability to analyze and organize data with attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Professional communication skills (email, Zoom, meetings, etc.)
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively on a small team
• Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
• Interest in education policy, advocacy, and/or nonprofit development

Who Should Apply

• Current students or recent graduates in Communications, Public Relations, Public Policy, Political Science, Marketing, or a related field
• Applicants should demonstrate strong attention to detail, initiative, and an interest in mission-driven work

Internship Details

• Location: Remote; must be available to work between the hours of 9am - 5pm Pacific Time. MUST BE A CALIFORNIA RESIDENT
• Compensation: $25-30/hour, depending on experience, 30/hrs a week
• Duration: 6-8 weeks (target start mid-June, end by mid/late August) with the potential of extending into the school year

How to Apply

Please complete the application form (https://tinyurl.com/edvoice-devmarcomm-26) by Friday, May 8th. In your cover letter, let us know why you're interested in education policy and advocacy and what skills you hope to develop this summer. 

EdVoice is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy, or veteran status. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all races, national origins, ages, religions, creeds, veteran or disabled statuses, sexual orientations, gender identities, or gender expressions. Please visit our website for more information at www.edvoice.org.