Spring 2026 Communications Internship

Responsibilities:  

Digital Media Intern

The intern will work with the team to conceptualize and execute design projects, produce content for ACD’s website and social media channels, and assist in designing various digital and print materials.

Responsibilities:

• Present innovative communications/media ideas 
  


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  Brainstorm design concepts and draft initial designs for review 
  


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  Assist with the design of ACD materials, including graphics for social media, print publications, events, and marketing collateral materials 
  


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  Take pictures and produce videos for ACD’s website and social media channels 
  


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  Update the website with various content using WordPress 
  


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  Conduct issue and policy research on social, legal, racial, and/or economic issues 
  


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  Present social media metrics reports and make suggestions to improve communications strategy 
  


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  Attend communications update meetings as needed 
  


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  Any other duties as assigned to help the Communications team do its best work 
  

Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
  


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  Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and curiosity about learning new systems 
  


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  Experience / interest in developing accessible and relevant content for social media 
  


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  Experience editing and drafting website content 
  


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  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 
  


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  Detail-oriented approach to working in a team-driven organization 
  


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  High capacity for problem solving and self-direction and the ability to work independently within time constraints 
  


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  Flexible and able to respond appropriately to ACD’s changing needs 
  


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  Commitment to racial and economic justice and systems change 
  


• Cultural awareness and sensitivity toward diverse populations; awareness of structures of power, privilege, and oppression

Important General Internship Information:

• We plan to host Spring 2026 interns and practicum students in person and they are required to work in-person at our new office at 5939 Goodfellow. However, that plan is subject to change to remote work at any time due to public health requirements, work locations and expectations, and school-related policies and procedures.


• There is a mandatory, in-person orientation for all Spring 2026 interns from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.


• The earliest possible start date is Wednesday, January 21. 


• Spring 2026 interns and practicum students must be able to work part-time for 8-12 weeks, this may vary to meet the needs of the students and ACD staff.


• Due to the potential for conflicts of interest (among other reasons), we are not able to accept interns or practicum students who seek to simultaneously engage in more than one internship while working with ACD. 


• ArchCity Defenders is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, LGBTQIA+, and gender non-conforming applicants.

Cover Letter & Writing Sample/Portfolio Submission Instructions:

• Please submit your cover letter as a single PDF file that includes your cover letter followed by a writing sample (for the communications intern) or 2-3 samples of work from your portfolio (for the digital media intern).


• Your sample should illustrate your professional writing or design ability. While we're not looking for a specific “type” of sample, it is ideal to submit a sample that is relevant to the role you are applying for. You may attach an existing piece of work or something newly created to the end of your cover letter.