Communications Intern (Volunteer)

About the Role

The Alliance for American Leadership (A4AL) is seeking Communications Interns to help shape public understanding, drive civic action, and tell stories that matter. This is an unpaid, voluntary internship.

About the Internship

Interns can work remotely or in-person in Washington, D.C. In-person staff meets at the Capitol building 3 days a week. This role offers experience at the intersection of politics, journalism, and digital advocacy, working closely with the Communications team to post articles, support digital campaigns, and elevate voices for American global leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Write and edit articles for platforms such as Daily Kos, Medium, and the A4AL website.
• Monitor media coverage and identify strategic messaging opportunities.
• Support outreach to media outlets and media figures.
• Help plan media-related events (virtual and in-person).
• Contribute to creative campaigns to mobilize public support for humanitarian aid.
• Collaborate with other interns on team-wide initiatives (launch events, donor outreach, Hill meetings).
• Spend at least two hours per week phonebanking for endorsed candidates.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Interest in public policy, journalism, or political communication.
• Familiarity with social media trends and digital media.
• Detail-oriented.
• Self-motivated.

Qualifications

Note: In certain cases, interns may be accepted who cannot meet the phonebanking requirement if they are especially talented in other areas.

Location, Hours, and Compensation

• Internship program is available remotely and in-person in:
• Washington, D.C.
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
• West Palm Beach, Florida
• Bucks County, Pennsylvania
• Interns can choose to work virtually or in person at any location.
• Many interns work 40 hours per week (full-time), though some work part-time.
• This is an unpaid, voluntary internship.
• Assistance can be provided to arrange academic credit or CPT.