Engagement Intern, Communications

Flinn Foundation; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Flinn Foundation is seeking a creative Engagement Intern to support its Communications team in Phoenix. You will create content, manage social channels, and assist with newsletters while learning how a philanthropic foundation operates.

The role blends in-office collaboration with occasional remote work. Ideal candidates are juniors, seniors, or graduate students with strong written communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft 365, and familiarity with AI tools and Canva.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree for the duration of the internship.
• Authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the internship.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 including SharePoint, Word, Excel, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Create content (using AI, Canva and similar tools) for Meta platforms, LinkedIn and YouTube.
• Attend and actively participate in weekly and monthly planning meetings.
• Help implement social media, newsletter and other digital strategies.
• Understand how to interpret digital metrics and storytelling based on the analysis.
• Monitor and engage with social followers when appropriate.
• Collaborate with Flinn program teams and others on the Communications team.
• Support Flinn programs with various tasks, duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Content creation

Social media management

AI tools

Microsoft 365

Video editing

Excellent written communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Undergrad or grad student

Pursuing degree

Tools

Canva

SharePoint

AI platforms (Anthropic)

Job description

Hiring: Engagement Intern, Communications

November 6, 2026

About the internship

The Flinn Foundation is seeking a creative and motivated intern to join its Communications team. The successful candidate will gain real-world experience while supporting the programmatic work of one of the state’s most active philanthropies. We’ll grow audience and engagement by with content and platforms targeting four program areas: Bioscience , Arts & Culture , Scholarship and Civic Leadership .

Application deadline: Sunday, Dec. 6.
Hourly rate: $17/hour, up to 24 hours a week.
Effective date: Jan. 19-May 30, 2027
Location:

• 1802 N. Central Ave., Phoenix
• flinn.org.
• linkedin.com/company/flinn-foundation

Work environment: In office three days a week, including Mondays. Remote work possible. Occasional evenings.

Responsibilities and duties

The engagement intern will create content; help plan and execute social strategies across multiple platforms; help manage newsletters; and monitor key performance indicators. Specifically:

• Create content (using AI, Canva and similar tools) for Meta platforms, LinkedIn and YouTube.
• Attend and actively participate in weekly and monthly planning meetings.
• Help implement social media, newsletter and other digital strategies.
• Understand how to interpret digital metrics and storytell based on the analysis.
• Monitor and engage, when appropriate, with social followers.
• Collaborate with Flinn program teams and others on the Communications team.
• Support Flinn programs with various tasks, duties and projects as assigned.

Required skills and abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including SharePoint, Word, Excel, video editing software and Outlook.
• Proficiency in AI, specifically Anthropic platforms.
• Experience creating organic content, managing social media campaigns.
• Understanding of current social media trends, platforms and dashboards.
• Good understanding of social media KPIs and analytics.
• Knowledge of the trends, pitfalls and ethics of AI.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to take initiative, prioritize work, work independently and collaborate.
• Ability to maintain a high-level of discretion with confidential information.
• Ability to work when scheduled and be flexible when needed.

Education and experience

• Juniors, seniors or graduate students preferred.
• Enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree for the duration of the internship.
• Authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the internship.

Physical, other requirements

• Signed Flinn Foundation confidentiality/nondisclosure agreement.
• Ability to work in office at least three days a week. Mondays mandatory.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods standing and walking.
• Reliable transportation to office and off-site events.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license; current auto insurance on personal vehicle.