Communications Intern - Social Justice & Policy Engagement

National Council of Jewish Women; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) invites aspiring scholars to join as an internship focused on communications and civic engagement. The role offers hands-on opportunities to draft materials, manage social platforms, and support advocacy efforts in a national context.

DC-based in-person work is encouraged, with remote options for strong candidates across the country. The program emphasizes learning about public policy, legislative processes, and coalition work, with mentorship and

Qualifications

• Strong writing and communication skills, ability to learn quickly, and a commitment to social justice issues.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. A background in social media, graphic design, public policy, political communications, digital marketing, or strategic communications.
• Experience using email and social media marketing platforms, past graphic design experience in Canva or Adobe Creative Suite, familiarity with video editing software, familiarity with Word Press, and excellent written communication.
• No previous professional experience necessary, just a willingness to learn and get involved.
• Two years of higher education or commensurate experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft, conceptualize and edit communications materials, including newsletters, emails, blog posts, talking points, regulatory comments, letters, op-eds, and policy updates to further tell the story of NCJW and uplift our work and core issue areas.
• Support NCJW advocacy and engagement efforts with content creation for social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Bluesky, Threads, X, and YouTube.
• Additional responsibilities may include: writing, designing, and sending email marketing communications; analyzing social media and email performance; designing social media graphics; creating and drafting content for the NCJW website.
• Assist in event coordination, meetings, and press conferences, where involvement may include live photos, video capture, live social media coverage, and story telling of in-person opportunities.
• Learn about public policy and the legislative process by assisting staff and representing NCJW at legislative hearings, briefings, national coalition meetings, rallies, and press conferences.
• Assist with issue portfolios, such as reproductive rights, judicial nominations, voting rights, economic justice, LGBTQ equality, religious liberty, and immigration.
• Plan and execute a lobby day by meeting with congressional staff and/or your members of Congress to discuss NCJW priority issues, including the opportunity to draft blog posts, self reflections, and LinkedIn thought leadership pieces following lobby day.
• Professional Development: Participate in regular training sessions, mentorship opportunities, and collaborative projects designed to enhance your leadership, advocacy, and communication skills. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals in the nonprofit sector, gaining invaluable insights and connections to help further your career.

Skills

Writing

Social media

Graphic design

Public policy

Education

Higher education

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

WordPress

Job description

National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) invites aspiring scholars to join as an internship focused on communications and civic engagement. The role offers hands-on opportunities to draft materials, manage social platforms, and support advocacy efforts in a national context.

DC-based in-person work is encouraged, with remote options for strong candidates across the country. The program emphasizes learning about public policy, legislative processes, and coalition work, with mentorship and