Film & Communications Intern

Film & Communications Intern

Matthew Harris Ornstein Memorial Foundation
Part-time | 10–15 hours/week | Remote | Fall 2026

The Matthew Harris Ornstein Memorial Foundation is seeking a creative, organized, and motivated Film & Communications Intern to support our documentary film, communications, and social impact work.

The Foundation supports projects that strengthen democracy, civic engagement, education, and social justice. Our work includes documentary filmmaking, impact campaigns, partnerships with nonprofit and educational organizations, and public programming.

This is an excellent opportunity for a student or recent graduate interested in documentary film, communications, journalism, social impact, nonprofit organizations, or civic engagement to gain hands-on experience working with a small, mission-driven organization.

Responsibilities

The intern will work closely with the Foundation's Director of Programming and Communications and may assist with:

• Supporting documentary film projects and their related impact campaigns
• Researching and developing relationships with potential nonprofit, educational, and community partners
• Supporting outreach to schools, universities, civic organizations, and other audiences
• Drafting and editing emails, social media content, newsletters, and other communications
• Researching organizations, funders, media outlets, and potential partners
• Helping coordinate documentary screenings, events, and other public programs
• Maintaining outreach and contact databases and tracking communications
• Supporting social media strategy and content development
• Assisting with research, writing, and preparation of presentations and other campaign materials
• Other communications, research, and administrative projects as needed

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who is:

• A strong writer and communicator
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Curious, resourceful, and comfortable conducting independent research
• Interested in documentary film, journalism, communications, education, democracy, or social impact
• Comfortable communicating professionally with external partners
• Able to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Proficient with Google Workspace and familiar with social media platforms
• Able to work independently while also collaborating closely with a small team

Film, communications, journalism, public policy, nonprofit management, education, or related majors are welcome, but we encourage students from all fields to apply.

Prior experience with documentary filmmaking, social media, communications, nonprofit organizations, or community outreach is a plus, but not required.

What You Will Gain

This internship offers hands-on experience in:

• Documentary film and social impact campaigns
• Nonprofit communications and outreach
• Partnership development
• Event and screening coordination
• Digital and social media communications
• Research and grant/funder development
• Working directly with experienced nonprofit and documentary professionals

The intern will have opportunities to take ownership of projects and contribute meaningfully to the Foundation's work.

Time Commitment

10–15 hours per week during the Fall 2026 semester. The position is remote, with a flexible schedule that can accommodate a student's academic commitments.

Compensation

UNPAID 

To Apply

Please submit a resume and brief cover letter explaining your interest in the internship and relevant experience.

We especially welcome applicants who are passionate about using storytelling, communications, and documentary film to create positive social impact.