Communications Intern

Communications Intern (Paid Internship)

📍 Salt Lake City, UT | Hybrid (Fieldwork, Office, and Remote)

⏰ 10 hours/week (Two 5-hour shifts) September to January

About Friends for Sight

Over 30,000 Utah students need basic vision care, yet face barriers like cost, transportation, and limited access. Friends for Sight is changing that by bringing screenings, exams, and glasses directly to schools and communities—creating access where it hasn’t existed before.

This is about more than eye health, it’s a movement for vision health equity. Every child deserves the opportunity to learn, play, and explore their world without unnecessary barriers. By interning with Friends for Sight, you join a statewide effort to expand access, and empower Utahns of all abilities to thrive on their own terms.

Internship Overview

The Communications Intern will play a key role in expanding Friends for Sight’s digital presence through storytelling, social media, photography, and video production. This internship is a rare opportunity for students or emerging professionals to build a portfolio of real-world nonprofit communications work while supporting a mission that changes lives.

What You’ll Do

• Create short videos and photo stories from Friends for Sight events
• Manage and publish social media content (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn)
• Draft newsletters, press releases, and outreach materials
• Assist with public relations and media outreach
• Contribute to a final peer-to-peer fundraising campaign as a capstone project

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience in nonprofit communications, PR, and digital marketing
• Skill-building in photography, video production, and social media strategy
• Networking opportunities with nonprofit leaders and community partners
• A strong portfolio of videos, photos, and written content
• A letter of recommendation upon successful completion
• Travel/Gas Expenses Reimbursed

Who We’re Looking For

• Interest in communications, media, or marketing
• Strong writing and organizational skills
• Familiarity with social platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn)
• Basic knowledge of Canva, CapCut, or Adobe Suite (preferred but not required)
• Comfortable engaging with diverse community audiences

Schedule

• Two 5-hour shifts per week (flexible, typically Mon/Wed 9 AM – 2 PM)
• Hybrid: mix of fieldwork (schools, events), office hours, and remote content creation

👉 To Apply: Send your resume and a short statement of interest to Julia DeLeeuw development@friendsforsight.org