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 may work remotely or in-person.
• Interns will gain experience at the intersection of politics, journalism, and digital advocacy.
• Interns will work closely with A4AL's Communications team.

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 that mobilize public support for humanitarian aid.
• Collaborate with other interns on team-wide initiatives such as launch events, donor outreach, and 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

• The internship is unpaid and voluntary. Academic credit or CPT arrangements can be facilitated.
• Internship locations include Washington, D.C., Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, West Palm Beach, Florida, and Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Remote work is also an option.
• Interns can choose to work virtually or in person.
• Many interns work 40 hours per week, treating it as a full-time job, but part-time work is also accepted.