Civic Engagement Intern at EngageAR

Wayne State University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Resume portfolio building

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Engage Arkansas invites a Civic Engagement Outreach Intern to support the Civic Engagement Manager by elevating stories of service programs, volunteers, and organizations across Arkansas.

The intern will schedule and conduct interviews, write feature articles, and develop narrative content highlighting the impact of civic engagement and public service. This paid internship also offers networking opportunities with federal/state networks and resume portfolio building.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or current enrollment in an accredited college or university.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience conducting interviews and crafting clear narratives.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple assignments.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Google Workspace, and Outlook.
• Familiarity with Zoom or other virtual meeting platforms.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and conduct interviews to gather compelling content.
• Write feature articles and develop narrative content highlighting civic engagement impact.
• Spotlight issue areas monthly by interviewing representatives from agencies, nonprofits, AmeriCorps, and volunteers.
• Support storytelling and promotional efforts related to AmeriCorps programs and recruitment.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interviews

Organization

Civic engagement interest

MS Word/Google Workspace/Outlook

Zoom

Canva

Education

Bachelor's degree or enrolled

Tools

MS Word/Google Workspace

Outlook

Zoom

Canva

Job description

The Engage Arkansas Civic Engagement Outreach Intern will support the Civic Engagement Manager by elevating the stories of service programs, volunteers, and organizations across Arkansas. This role focuses on scheduling and conducting interviews, writing feature articles, and developing narrative content that highlights the impact of civic engagement and public service.

Through The Civic Challenge, Engage Arkansas works to ignite civic engagement by promoting organizations addressing critical issues impacting Arkansas communities. Each month, the intern spotlights a specific issue area by interviewing representatives from Arkansas state agencies, nonprofit organizations, AmeriCorps programs, and volunteers working to address that need. The intern will also periodically support storytelling and promotional efforts related to AmeriCorps programs and AmeriCorps volunteer recruitment.

Skills & Specifications

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Comfortable conducting interviews and synthesizing information into clear, compelling written stories
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines
• Interest in civic engagement, public service, and community-based organizations
• Proficient in business software applications (MS Word, Google Workspace, Outlook)
• Experience with virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom
• Experience with design or content tools (e.g., Canva) is a plus but not required
• Bachelor's degree or currently enrolled in an accredited college or university
• Must be available during normal business hours

Internship benefits:

• Paid opportunity (400 hours at totaling to $6,000)
• Career related experience
• Job related knowledge
• Improved communication skills
• Soft skills development
• Resume and portfolio building
• Opportunity to network with federal and state network of national service commissions

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age
• Enrolled in an accredited college or a recent graduate
• Enrolled in good standing as a sophomore or above
• Actively pursuing a degree in Communications, Public Relations, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, Business, Political Science, or related field
• Availability to work 15-30 hours per week