Communications Intern (Internal LIFT Applicants Only)

LIFT; Illinois; Remote; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate: $22.00/hour

Job summary

LIFT is seeking a Communications Intern to support social media, editorial calendars, and website content as part of its National Communications Team. The role reports to the Communications Manager and offers exposure to nonprofit communications in a mission-driven environment, with flexible hours (about 20 hours per month) and an internship term in Fall 2026.

Internal posting for current LIFT employees, with hybrid/remote work options.

Qualifications

• Customer service orientation and pride in quality work.
• Ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Education in communications, marketing or public relations.
• Commitment to LIFT’s mission and values of equity, diversity, relationships, hope and excellence.
• Clear and timely written/verbal information sharing, with professional presentation.

Responsibilities

• Support LIFT’s leadership social media presence (content schedules, trends, copy, visuals, posts across channels).
• Craft and revise LIFT’s editorial calendar using Co-Schedule/Asana or similar tools with the comms team.
• Help maintain LIFT’S content calendar and track events, campaigns, publications and promotions.
• Create new pieces to share LIFT’s impact (profiles, blog posts, monthly newsletters).
• Revise website content to keep it up-to-date and accurate.
• Research media outlets and reporters for future media relations and earned media work.
• Support communications performance tracking and reporting (social, email, website metrics).
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Accountability

Inclusiveness

Education

Communications/Marketing/Public Relations

Job description

Internal posting: This position is only open to current LIFT employees.

POSITION: Communications Intern
LOCATION: Any of our locations (Washington DC, NY, IL or CA); can be 100% remote
REPORTS TO: National Communications Manager
SUPERVISES: N/A
FLSA STATUS: Nonexempt (eligible for overtime)
HOURS: Approximately 20 hours per month
INTERNSHIP TERM: Fall 2026

ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION

LIFT is on a mission to break the cycle of poverty by investing in parents. Through direct work with families, engaging technical assistance partnerships, and by advocating for policies that drive systemic change, we’re fighting poverty by lifting two generations at once.
Our team culture is rooted in deep respect for the parents we partner with and for each other. We’re looking for dedicated team members who share our vision that, 25 years from now, LIFT is no longer needed because we have helped build a social service system grounded in Hope, Money, and Love, where all families can thrive. We’re guided by mission- and strategy-aligned leadership grounded in kindness, curiosity, relationships, and a commitment to equity. Explore our benefits and what it’s like to work at LIFT below –or download our to learn more.

*LIFT is operating as a hybrid environment, and this role may work 100% remote.

POSITION OVERVIEW

LIFT’s National Communications Team seeks a Communications Intern. This role will support the communications efforts of the organization by working on social media platforms, collateral, LIFT’s editorial calendar, and content for LIFT’s website. Reporting to the Communications Manager, this role provides an exciting opportunity for an emerging communications professional to learn more about the field in a mission-driven nonprofit organization.

AS THE COMMUNICATIONS INTERN, YOU WILL…

• Support LIFT’s leadership social media presence (e.g., maintaining content schedules, researching relevant trends and conversations, drafting copy and formatting coordinating and aligned visuals and supporting upkeep of profiles and posts across their channels)
• Craft and revise LIFT’s editorial calendar platform (using Co-Schedule, Asana or similar to populate content in partnership with comms team and schedulers)
• Help maintain LIFT’S content calendar, including tracking upcoming events, campaigns, publications and other opportunities for promotion
• Create new pieces to share the success of LIFT's work (e.g. profiles of LIFT parents, short blog posts and monthly newsletter content)
• Revise LIFT’s website content to ensure it remains up-to-date and accurate
• Research media outlets and reporters for future media relations and earned media work
• Support communications performance tracking and reporting (e.g. social media, email and website metrics)
• Other duties as assigned

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Is customer service-oriented and take pride in delivering excellent work to your colleagues
• Can balance multiple projects at once
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Education and/or have experience in a relevant field (e.g., communications, marketing, public relations)
• Committed to LIFT’s mission and demonstrate LIFT’s values of equity, diversity, relationships, hope, and excellence.
• Communication: You share information with relevant parties in a clear and timely manner; effectively engage with and present to others; and write and verbally communicate in a manner that conveys understanding of relevant information and issues.
• Accountability: You take responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieve results with appropriate levels of oversight. You receive feedback in a constructive manner.
• Inclusiveness: You help create a work environment that appreciates diversity and encourages equity by treating others with respect, listening to, and demonstrating appreciation for others’ perspectives, and using culturally sensitive language.
• Teamwork: You work effectively with others throughout the organization and promote cooperation and commitment within your team to achieve goals and deliverables.
• Results-orientation: You focus on results and desired outcomes, keeping team and organizational goals in mind. You use sound planning to achieve goals and get the job done.
• Problem-solving: You take the initiative to solve problems. You exhibit resourcefulness, innovation, and adaptability to new situations.

LIFT believes that diversity in all dimensions of the organization supports and bolsters the innovative thinking essential to its success and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. LIFT’s goal is for our people to reflect the communities in which we live and serve and to ensure representation of people of color, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities in our organization.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Hourly Rate: $22.00/hour. LIFT’s compensation philosophy is to pay competitively for our non-profit sector and ensure equity across the organization. Compensation for the role will depend on several factors including qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience.