Communications Intern

About the role#

Cabrini Green Legal Aid is seeking a Communications Intern to support the organization’s marketing and communications initiatives. This role provides hands-on experience in nonprofit communications, advocacy storytelling, and digital media strategy. You will work closely with the Communications Manager to execute daily tasks across social media, email marketing, and digital content management, while contributing to a summer capstone project focused on the organization's Arts & Archives exhibition.

What you'll do#

• Draft captions and posts for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and other platforms.
• Assist with scheduling content and maintaining the editorial calendar.
• Engage with partner organizations by liking, commenting, and sharing relevant content.
• Monitor and save trending audio for potential social media reels.
• Upload videos and content to YouTube.
• Draft social media content, short stories, and newsletter sections.
• Organize digital media libraries, including photos, videos, and testimonials.
• Create and update Canva templates and assist with website or blog updates.
• Research relevant observances and compile analytics reports to support communications strategy.

What you'll need#

• Interest in social justice, storytelling, advocacy, or nonprofit communications.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Familiarity with social media platforms.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive approach to work.
• Experience with Canva, graphic design, or video editing is preferred.
• Candidates from backgrounds in Communications, Journalism, Political Science, Marketing, Sociology, Psychology, Art, or Media Studies are encouraged to apply.

Location & details#

• Location: Chicago, Illinois (On-site).
• Term: Summer 2026 (10 weeks).
• Status: Full-time, unpaid internship.