Allbritton Civic Engagement Intern

Wesleyan University; Middletown (CT); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Wesleyan University is seeking an Allbritton Civic Engagement Intern to support the Allbritton Center for the Study of Public Life with program, communications, and outreach efforts. You will work closely with staff to engage students and support faculty in civic engagement initiatives, reporting to the Civic Engagement Fellow.

The role includes preparing content for the Engage Blog/Newsletter and social media, helping organize student organizations, and promoting civic engagement at public

Qualifications

• Interest in civic/community engagement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience creating content for social media or newsletters.
• Ability to build relationships across diverse student groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide event support for Allbritton’s civic engagement efforts.
• Attend two Engagement Council meetings per semester, record minutes, and provide an on-the-ground perspective.
• Support student outreach and broader communication efforts, including content for the Engage Blog/Newsletter and social media.
• Refer students and student organizations to community or campus partners.
• Help organize meetings and foster development of Allbritton-affiliated student organizations.
• Promote the university’s civic engagement interests at public meetings and events.
• Help design communications directed to students and develop content for various Wesleyan channels.

Skills

Civic engagement interest

Strong communication

Writing skills

Social media content creation

Networking across diverse groups

Job description

Allbritton Civic Engagement Intern

Position Summary

The Allbritton Civic Engagement Intern will support the programming, communication, and outreach efforts of the Allbritton Center for the Study of Public Life, while also working closely with staff and offices across the Center to engage students and support faculty in civic engagement endeavors. They will report to the Civic Engagement Fellow of the Allbritton Center for the Study of Public Life.

All applicants will be considered, regardless of work-study eligibility.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

I. Program Support

• Provide event support for Allbritton’s civic engagement efforts.
• Attend two Engagement Council meetings per semester, record minutes, and provide an “on-the-ground perspective” informed by engagement with students and student groups.

II. Student, Campus and Community Engagement

• Support Allbritton Center’s student outreach and broader communication efforts, including helping create content for the Engage Blog/Newsletter and social media.
• Refer individual students and student organizations interested in civic engagement to appropriate community or campus partners.
• Help organize meetings and foster the development of Allbritton-affiliated student organizations.
• Promote the university’s civic engagement interests at public meetings and events.

III. Communications and Reporting

• Help design communications directed to students
• Help develop content for the Allbritton Center, including but not limited to the Wesleyan ENGAGE blog, newsletters, social media, posters, and other print material, while also sharing information via other Wesleyan channels
• Attend Allbritton-sponsored events and obtain visual content (photos, videos, etc.) for social media
• Assist with designing and developing reports about Allbritton’s civic engagement activities

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• Interest in civic/community engagement
• Strong communication, writing, and organizational skills
• Comfort and familiarity with creating social media content
• Ability to network and build relationships across diverse groups

Schedule & Availability

• The position starts in the fall semester, with the opportunity to renew for spring 2027
• Flexible shift times, about 4-8 hours per week
• This position is hybrid and will include a mixture of in-person and remote work. The student must be physically located in the United States while completing remote work.

Primary Supervisor & Additional Contacts

Primary Supervisor

Lera Bachoy, Civic Engagement Fellow (Allbritton Center for the Study of Public Life)

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Additional Contacts

Ayan Elmi, Administrative Assistant (Allbritton Center for the Study of Public Life)

[e-mail]

Sonya Hadley, Assistant Director (Jewett Center for Community Partnerships)

[e-mail]

Performance Evaluation

Supervisor will check in weekly and share feedback as applicable. Supervisor will conduct a performance review discussion at the end of the semester.