Communications Fellow

Spring 2027 Communications Fellowship

Applications due on October 30th, 2026.

Organization Description

Allen Neighborhood Center (ANC) is a 501(c)(3) organization in Lansing, Michigan. ANC serves as a dynamic hub where Lansing Eastside neighbors access resources to improve their health and well-being; expand their capacity to seize job and entrepreneurial opportunities; create a strong sense of place, belonging, and community pride; and build a safe, sustainable, and thriving neighborhood. Since 1999, ANC has pioneered programs in comprehensive and integrative community development.

Program Description

The Communications Fellow will support the Volunteer & Communications Coordinator in various tasks, including content creation, social media management, event promotion, and more. Allen Neighborhood Center has a weekly e-bulletin that reaches well over 3000 subscribers, a physical newsletter that reaches over 2500 households three times a year, a presence on social media that reaches tens of thousands, and countless others reached through brochures and other communications materials.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and proofread newsletters, and social media content that aligns with the organization's messaging and goals.
• Assist with managing the organization's social media channels, including creating posts, scheduling content, and monitoring engagement.
• Assist with basic graphic design for promotional materials, social media posts, and print materials.
• Help organize and promote campaigns, fundraising events, and community outreach activities.
• Conduct research on trends and relevant news stories to inform communication strategies and content.
• Provide general administrative support to Volunteer & Communications Coordinator.

Skills, Experience, & Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to flex communication styles for different kinds of audiences
• Passion for strengthening the local food system and for ANC's mission
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn new software
• Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or other design tools is a plus.
• Familiarity with website content management systems (CMS) such as Wix is a bonus.
• Minimum of 18 year of age, US citizen or permanent resident status
• Eastsiders are strongly encouraged to apply

ANC believes that to serve its neighbors effectively, a diverse array of lived experiences and backgrounds must be centered in its staff. ANC also believes that historically, nonprofit hiring practices disproportionately ignore the experiences of marginalized people in society. Therefore, ANC strongly encourages Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), LGBTQ people, and people with disabilities to apply

Compensation and Details

Fellows are expected to work 15 hours per week

Compensation will be $15.00 per hour if the Fellow qualifies for Michigan State University work study. If the Fellow does not qualify for work study, they will receive a one-time $650 stipend. In addition to payment, we are able to partner with academic institutions to count this internship for college credit.

ANC is an equal employment opportunity employer. ANC provides equal membership, employment, voluntary and service opportunities to all eligible persons without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, parental status (including pregnancy), disability, membership in any labor organization, political affiliation, height, and weight.