Civil Rights Communications Track

• Location: Houston, Texas
• Reports to: Development & Administrative Coordinator

The Comms & Digital Strategy Intern will support the development and execution of digital communications across social media, web, and public-facing platforms. This role is designed as a structured learning experience for individuals seeking to build a strong foundation in communications within a mission-driven environment.

Interns will contribute to focused projects and initiatives while developing skills in writing, storytelling, and digital strategy. This position is best suited for individuals who are thoughtful, detail-oriented, and interested in how messaging shapes public understanding.

• Support content development across social media platforms, applying platform-specific strategy and audience awareness
• Contribute to written communications, including newsletters, press materials, and digital messaging, with a focus on clarity and tone
• Assist in translating complex topics into accessible, audience-centered content across formats (captions, visuals, short-form concepts)
• Participate in drafting and refining messaging in response to ongoing communications needs, with attention to accuracy and consistency
• Review and analyze media coverage and digital content to identify trends, framing, and areas for improvement
• Support the planning and execution of digital initiatives or campaigns
• Assist in maintaining website content and reviewing digital materials to ensure alignment with messaging and usability
• Contribute to a focused, project-based initiative over the course of the internship, applying learning across modules into a cohesive final output

• Experience working within a structured communications environment focused on clarity,
  strategy, and impact
• Exposure to how messaging is developed, refined, and deployed across platforms
• Opportunities to contribute to projects from early concept through execution
• Ongoing feedback to strengthen both writing and strategic thinking
• Portfolio-ready work that reflects thoughtful and intentional communication

• Enrolled in college or a recent graduate
• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills
• Familiarity with major social media platforms and digital tools
• Ability to work independently while remaining collaborative and responsive to feedback
• Attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership over assigned work
• Interest in civil rights, media, and community-focused work

Resume

Digital Marketing Portfolio (1 short video/reel, 3 graphic designs, 5 photos)

Submit application to badeyemi@cair.com and cc: info@houston.cair.com by June 5th