Digital Intern, Communications

THE EDUCATION TRUST; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 26,174 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

EdTrust, based in Washington, DC, invites a Digital Intern to join the Communications team for Fall/Winter 2026. The role supports social media, the website, and e-newsletters with content planning, creation, and scheduling.

The intern must reside in DC, Maryland, or Virginia, commit to 25 hours/week for under 6 months, and report to the Editorial Director. Office presence is required two days per week.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to improving education equity.
• Asana or similar project management knowledge.
• Experience creating social media content across platforms.
• Some graphics experience (Adobe/Canva).
• Basic video editing capabilities.
• CMS experience with web, email, and social platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Teamwork and collaboration mindset.
• Problem-solving and openness to feedback.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and create social media calendar and content.
• Help manage media lists and track media placements.
• Help tag and prepare content for website publishing.

Skills

Communication skills

Equity mission

Asana

Social media content

Graphic design

Video editing

CMS experience

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Continuous learner

Job description

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Digital Intern, Communications

Intern Washington, DC, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 1559

Salary Range: $19.00 To $30.00 Hourly

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION AND THE OPPORTUNITY

EdTrust seeks a Digital Intern to join the Communications team for Fall/Winter 2026. The Digital intern will support EdTrust’s Communications division to help with various tasks from the digital team, which includes social media, the website, and e-newsletter. Duties will include planning, preparing, create, and schedule social media content (including video), helping publish content on the website, as well and other general duties as assigned. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative individual who is interested in learning the components of how a high-performing digital team functions.

EdTrust is committed to advancing policies and practices to dismantle the racial and economic barriers embedded in the U.S. education system. Through our research and advocacy, EdTrust improves equity in education from preschool through college, engages diverse communities dedicated to equity and justice, and increases political and public will to build an education system where all students will thrive.

This role, available immediately, is based in our Washington, DC office and is part time (25 hours/week) for less than 6 months (dates and hours negotiable). Interns must reside in DC, Maryland, or Virginia during the internship and report to the EdTrust office within three (3) days of hire for employment verification. They must also be available to come into the office at least two days a week. The intern reports to the Editorial Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Major responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Help plan, schedule, and create social media calendar and content
• Help manage media lists and track media placements
• Help tag and prepare content for website publishing

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Shared belief in EdTrust’s mission and a commitment to improving education equity with a focus on racial equity
• Organizational skills (knowledge of project management software like Asana a plus)
• Social media content creation experience and knowledge of various platforms and trends
• Some experience with creating graphics through tools like Adobe or Canva
• Basic video editing capabilities on Adobe or CapCut
• Some experience with content management systems (CMS) on web, email, and social platforms like Hootsuite, Sprout Social, WordPress, Wix, Mailchimp, or other similar platforms (or willingness to learn)
• Experience with the Microsoft Office suite
• Teamwork skills and an eagerness for collaboration
• Problem-solving abilities
• Willingness to receive and act upon constructive feedback
• Continuous learner

COMPENSATION

The pay for this role ranges from $19/hr for undergraduate students and recent grads to $21-24/hr for graduate students and $25-30 for doctoral students. To maintain equity within our intern pay scale, we do not negotiate on intern pay rates; pay rates for internships are primarily determined based on level of education. Sick leave is accrued in this role.

EdTrust is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds.