2026 Summer Intern - Strategic Engagement and Communications
The Endowment, Wilmington, NC, United States
Job Title: Strategic Engagement and Communications Summer Intern
Department: Communications
Reports To: Director of Communications
Status: Part-Time; 25-35 hours per week (Summer)
About the Endowment The Endowment’s mission is to improve the health, education, safety, and economic opportunity of every person in New Hanover County.
Position Summary The Strategic Engagement & Communications Intern supports engagement and communications efforts by assisting with content development, storytelling, digital communications, and community-facing activities. This internship delivers hands‑on experience in mission‑driven communications, content creation, and nonprofit operations. This is an hourly paid position.
Aligned Majors / Areas of Study Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Graphic Design, Digital Media, Nonprofit Management, Public Policy, or related fields (undergraduate or graduate)
Responsibilities
Support content creation for social media, newsletters, and The Endowment website
Assist with drafting press releases, blog posts, and storytelling pieces
Provide on-site support at events, as needed, including content capture (photos, short videos, quotes, notes)
Develop graphics and visual assets for digital and print use
Update and organize digital assets, media archives, and project documentation
Assist with maintaining content calendars and coordinating deadlines
Participate in brainstorming and planning sessions related to communications and engagement
Take part in formal and informal learning opportunities
Other duties as assigned in support of strategic engagement and communications goals
Qualifications
Strong written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines
Collaborative mindset with an eagerness to learn in a fast‑paced environment
Comfort capturing on‑site content at events or interviewing community partners
Interest in storytelling, community engagement, and mission‑driven communications
Prior experience in content creation, with basic graphic design skills and familiarity with multimedia tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, basic video/photo editing) preferred
Requirements
Availability between 9am and 5pm on weekdays. Occasional night and weekend hours may be requested.
Summer: This is a 10 consecutive week internship during the summer months (May – August)
Reliable transportation for occasional alternate‑site work and events
To Apply
Send your resume to careers@theendowment.org and add “Summer Internship” to the Subject line. The position will be posted until April 3rd.
Please also include a portfolio or samples of your relevant work (graphic design, social media, newsletter content, writing content, etc.) with your email.
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Reports To: Director of Communications
Status: Part-Time; 25-35 hours per week (Summer)
About the Endowment The Endowment’s mission is to improve the health, education, safety, and economic opportunity of every person in New Hanover County.
Position Summary The Strategic Engagement & Communications Intern supports engagement and communications efforts by assisting with content development, storytelling, digital communications, and community-facing activities. This internship delivers hands‑on experience in mission‑driven communications, content creation, and nonprofit operations. This is an hourly paid position.
Aligned Majors / Areas of Study Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Graphic Design, Digital Media, Nonprofit Management, Public Policy, or related fields (undergraduate or graduate)
Responsibilities
Support content creation for social media, newsletters, and The Endowment website
Assist with drafting press releases, blog posts, and storytelling pieces
Provide on-site support at events, as needed, including content capture (photos, short videos, quotes, notes)
Develop graphics and visual assets for digital and print use
Update and organize digital assets, media archives, and project documentation
Assist with maintaining content calendars and coordinating deadlines
Participate in brainstorming and planning sessions related to communications and engagement
Take part in formal and informal learning opportunities
Other duties as assigned in support of strategic engagement and communications goals
Qualifications
Strong written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines
Collaborative mindset with an eagerness to learn in a fast‑paced environment
Comfort capturing on‑site content at events or interviewing community partners
Interest in storytelling, community engagement, and mission‑driven communications
Prior experience in content creation, with basic graphic design skills and familiarity with multimedia tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, basic video/photo editing) preferred
Requirements
Availability between 9am and 5pm on weekdays. Occasional night and weekend hours may be requested.
Summer: This is a 10 consecutive week internship during the summer months (May – August)
Reliable transportation for occasional alternate‑site work and events
To Apply
Send your resume to careers@theendowment.org and add “Summer Internship” to the Subject line. The position will be posted until April 3rd.
Please also include a portfolio or samples of your relevant work (graphic design, social media, newsletter content, writing content, etc.) with your email.
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