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Communications Intern

739 Paw Paw Drive, Holland MI 49423Remote

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A part-time Communications Intern supports storytelling, marketing, content creation, and campaign analytics to advance Community Action House’s mission and strengthen their brand presence.

About this role

Are you looking for meaningful, hands-on experience in nonprofit communications that allows you to build a professional portfolio of writing, marketing, graphic design, and storytelling projects?

If so, we'd love for you to join Community Action House as our Communications Intern.

The Communications Intern will support key storytelling and marketing efforts that help advance Community Action House’s mission and connect with our broader community. This role involves drafting various forms of content, while helping maintain a consistent brand voice and visual identity across platforms. The Communications Intern will assist in monthly communications to program participants, support on tracking campaign success, and support the creation of on-brand graphics and campaign materials.

This internship offers meaningful nonprofit communications experience while providing opportunities to strengthen your writing, marketing, design, and storytelling skills in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

As a part-time internship position, this position offer 10-15 hours a week with the specific hours worked designed to be flexible to work within a school schedule.
We are looking for passionate students pursuing a degree in Marketing or Communications.

Start Date: September 2026
End Date: May 2027

Responsibilities & Essential Duties

  • Content Creation
  • Draft and edit press releases, blogs, guest stories, and newsletter content that reflects Community Action House’s voice and values.

  • Support the development of eNewsletters and email campaigns.

  • Assist in the design and creation of communication materials in line with the organization's visual branding.

  • General Communications Support

  • Participate in brainstorming sessions, team meetings, and Communications Calendar planning.

  • Help track analytics for email engagement to assess impact and optimize future content.

  • Provide support as needed for fundraising campaigns and donor events.

  • Other duties as assigned.

  • Qualifications

  • Ability to write clearly, concisely, and in a compelling voice tailored for different audiences and platforms.

  • Experience in creating both long-form content (blogs, press releases) and concise, compelling short-form content for social media.

  • Experience in graphic design.

  • Access to consistent and reliable transportation to travel between locations

  • Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.

  • Willingness and interest in continuous learning and adaptation based on your professional interests and organizational needs.

  • A high standard of performance and integrity, and ability to lead by example to foster a positive workplace culture.

  • Proficiency in clear and effective written and verbal communication, and ability to develop trusting professional relationships.

  • Demonstrate a genuine passion for our mission and a commitment to upholding our team’s values: Radically Welcoming, Guest-Centered, Lead with Kindness, Curiosity-Driven, Always Improving, Collaborative by Design, Contagious Commitment, & One Team.

  • Education & Experience

  • High School Diploma required. Some college preferred.
  • No supervisory experience required

  • Bilingual Spanish proficiency preferred

  • Position Details

    Position Type: Part-time Internship, 10-15 hours per week
    Overtime Status: non-exempt
    Reports To: Communications Manager
    Direct Reports: none
    Department: Communications
    Primary Location: Food Club & Opportunity Hub
    Position Term: September 2026 - May 2027
    Compensation: $13.73 - $15/hour

    Supervision Received: Specific Direction: Receives detailed work instructions or guidance for performing repetitive tasks. Supervisor monitors progress and provides feedback or correction as needed to ensure that tasks are completed according to expectations.
    Supervisory Responsibilities: None: Does not have formal people leading (supervisory) responsibilities.
    Physical Requirements
  • Frequently work in stationary position
  • Frequently move about work area
  • Occasionally use hands/fingers to handle or feel
  • Occasionally reach with hands and arms
  • Occasionally ascend/descend (stairs/ladder/etc.)
  • Occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
  • Frequently use eyesight clarity/accuracy or visual perception
  • Frequently read and understand written word
  • Continuously operate computer and general office machines
  • Occasionally Work outside in variable weather conditions
  • Occasionally ability to push, pull, and lift up to 30 pounds
  • Other Factors
  • Access to consistent and reliable transportation
  • Evening hours occasionally, on a pre-scheduled basis
  • Weekend hours occasionally, on a pre-scheduled basis
  • Skills

    AnalyticsBrand VoiceContent MarketingCopywritingEmail MarketingGraphic DesignMicrosoft OfficeVisual Branding

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