Fall Communications Intern

The Fall Communications Intern will support CultureHouse's digital storytelling through our website, social media, and newsletter. The primary focus will be revising language on the website for improved clarity, especially summaries of past projects. In addition, the Intern will refine CultureHouse’s social media strategy and create content within that vision. Beyond these two major objectives, the Intern may support the CultureHouse team on other ongoing communications-related projects and tasks, such as our regular newsletters and bi-annual fundraising campaigns. 

Responsibilities include:

• Website redesign support
  • Audit CultureHouse’s current project pages
  • Edit and/or re-write content for improved clarity 
  • Create standards for future website copy
• Social media strategy
  • Audit CultureHouse’s existing social media presence and identity strategies for to improve follower acquisition and retention 
  • Create new posts and reels highlighting current projects, promoting opportunities for engagement, and supporting our overall digital presence
  • Update CultureHouse policies with new strategies and best practices
• Team assistance
  • Help with other communications-related tasks as they arise, such as writing/editing newsletters and creating communications materials for a winter fundraising campaign

About you

If you are passionate about helping mission-driven organizations communicate their work and creating more equitable, resilient, and vibrant cities, you’re in the right place! We are looking for an expert communicator to help us tell our story. 

Required qualifications:

• Legally authorized to work in the US
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, particularly translating complex topics into accessible, succinct language 
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and work ethic
• Comfortable taking initiative and working through problems/unknowns
• Comfortable collaborating with others and working through conflict
• Commitment to social justice

Other preferred experience and qualifications:

• Background in journalism, publishing, marketing, public relations, or related field
• Familiarly with WordPress, social media platforms, and email campaign platforms
• Interest in urban design, urbanism, or placemaking
• Knowledge of DEI frameworks and cultural competency
• Passion for grassroots progressive political change and shifting power to underrepresented communities

Read the full position description here.