Think Together is a nonprofit organization dedicated to changing the odds for kids through expanded education programs, like afterschool programs, early learning, student services and school improvement.

Interns will be placed with a department in Think Together’s Home Office based on their academic background, professional skills, interests, and goals. Under the mentorship of designated staff members, interns will work both independently and collaboratively with their departments on projects that support Think Together’s mission and operations. Interns will gain a broad understanding of how a particular department functions within the context of a large nonprofit organization and will develop skills and knowledge related to their academic and professional goals. Interns will also have opportunities to attend regular staff speaker series and professional development sessions.

The Communications Intern will gain hands-on experience in marketing and communications while contributing to our mission of changing the odds for kids. As a Communications Intern, you will work closely with our communications manager to support various projects and initiatives that elevate Think Together’s brand and image.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in developing and implementing communication strategies across various channels, including social media, email, and blog.

• Create engaging content for social media posts, blog articles, and other materials.

• Assist in maintaining content calendars and tracking analytics.

• Collaborate with team members to brainstorm creative ideas and solutions.

• Make updates to website and trackers as necessary.

• Coordinate the improvement of the organization’s image library and blog library.

• Participate in Marcomm team meetings, Home Office meetings, and cross-department meetings as needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Communications Director and inherent in the position.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Proficiency in creating original content for external communications channels including but not limited to social media, websites, emails and internal communications with creativity, clarity and consistency.

• Experience supporting the writing, scheduling, preparation and distribution of social media posts, monthly emails, and other potential communications to our supporters and stakeholders.

• Experience developing strategic recommendations for communicating with key publics for a specific campaign.

• Direct access to brand managers to gain an understanding of brand integrity and branding compliance.

TRAINING:

• General employer orientation, which may include safety trainings.

• How to create an external communications key performance indicators (KPI) deck.

• How to schedule and update a social media and content calendar.

• How to create a communications brief using the RPIE (research, planning, implementation, evaluation) process.

• Ethical communications and how to create content that’s mission-aligned, compliant and fosters a brand environment that’s safe and inclusive.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in progress – Candidates must be at least a rising junior or senior in college, having completed at least 2 years of undergraduate coursework.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Passion and enthusiasm for education, nonprofit administration, and/or community service.

• Strong interest in pursuing a career in marketing and communications.

• Excellent writing skills with attention to detail.

• Knowledge of social media platforms and trends.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.

• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Access to reliable transportation for potential site visits.

COMPUTER SKILLS:
• Familiarity or comfort with remote/hybrid work tools such as: Outlook, Microsoft 365 Suite, Zoom/MS
Teams, cloud sharing
• Use of typical office equipment

HOURS/LOCATION:

• Start date: June 2025

• End date: 10-12 weeks from start date or in alignment with college or university requirements

• 15-25 hours per week

• Hybrid role, working both remotely and in-office at Think Together’s Santa Ana headquarters, with some local travel for school site events or activities

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Moderate Noise (examples: typical office noise)
• Stand, Walk, Sit (in general office environment)
• Computer Screen visual in performance of role
• Lift up to 10 pounds
• Travel up to 10%

COMPENSATION:

• $20.50 hourly rate