Communications Intern (Internal LIFT Applicants Only)

LIFT; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

LIFT is seeking a Communications Intern to support social media, editorial calendar management, and content creation across the organization’s channels. The role offers flexible (hybrid/remote) work with approximately 20 hours per month during Fall 2026, reporting to the National Communications Manager.

Ideal candidates are customer-focused, organized, and possess strong written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Support LIFT's leadership social media presence (content schedules, trends, copy, visuals, and profile upkeep)
• Draft and revise LIFT's editorial calendar using Co-Schedule, Asana, or similar tools
• Maintain content calendar by tracking events, campaigns, publications and opportunities
• Create new pieces to share LIFT's impact (profiles of parents, blog posts, monthly newsletters)
• Revise website content to keep it up-to-date and accurate
• Research media outlets and reporters for media relations and earned media work
• Support performance tracking and reporting for social, email, and website metrics
• Other duties as assigned

Job description

Internal posting

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

FSA/LSA 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 colleaguesCan balance multiple projects at onceExcellent written and verbal communication skillsEducation 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.