Communications Intern

About the Role

The Communications Intern provides part-time support to the MHA communications department across digital communications, member communications, website content development and management, social media, and other communications projects. This position is primarily based at the MHA Capitol Advocacy Center in downtown Lansing. Work hours will be established with the supervisor based on departmental needs and the intern’s availability.

Key Responsibilities

• Write, edit, proofread, and publish content for MHA communication channels, including member communications, website pages, email newsletters, social media, event materials, publications, and special projects.
• Support full-time staff with maintaining website content, ensuring information is accurate, timely, accessible, and consistent with MHA messaging and style.
• Collaborate in the planning, creation, and scheduling of social media content, including drafting posts, identifying visual assets, and monitoring approved content calendars.
• Be involved with digital communications projects and campaigns, including sending email communications, generating basic content analytics, and implementing cross-promotion across MHA channels.
• Help ensure content follows Associated Press style, MHA brand standards, and established communications processes.
• Aid in the creation and organization of multimedia and visual content, including simple graphics, photos, and videos, as assigned.
• Conduct basic research and assist with gathering information from MHA staff, members, and other approved sources for communications materials.
• Participate in communications department meetings and collaborate with staff across MHA on assigned projects.
• Maintain organized project files and complete assignments accurately and on schedule.
• Provide additional communications support for MHA departments, programs, events, and campaigns, as needed.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Experience with website content management.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and content scheduling.
• Understanding of digital communications principles.
• Ability to follow style guides such as Associated Press style.
• Skills in creating and organizing multimedia and visual content.
• Basic research capabilities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.