Communications Specialist Intern

Internship opportunity with Literacy Partners

This paid internship is funded by the Serving the City Internships program. It is available only to students at Fordham College at Lincoln Center and Fordham College at Rose Hill who will be enrolled throughout the internship. Students enrolled in other schools at Fordham or who will graduate or transfer before the internship end date are not eligible.

Stipend: The chosen intern will receive a stipend of $2,448 for 120 - 144 hours of service, distributed directly by Fordham in two equal installments of $1,224 shortly after the midpoint and end date of the internship assignment.

Communications Specialist

Programs Department, Educational Media Unit By Literacy Partners

15 to 20 hours per week

Virtual (15 hours Virtual and in person when needed it no more than 5 hours a week)

Start Date:  Spring 2027

End Date:  10 -12 weeks after hiring

Literacy Partners is an adult literacy program for parents and caregivers.  We believe that every parent and caregiver has the skills and knowledge they need to develop success for themselves and a better future for their children. We developed a parent engagement toolkit that provides early childhood and elementary programs with everything they need to facilitate a series of interactive workshops for Spanish-speaking parents and caregivers called “La Fuerza de Familias Latinas” (The Power of Latinx Families).

La Fuerza de Familias Latinas is a national education campaign and program inspired by the early childhood content we co-created with Univision. In 2019, we partnered on Season 2 of the hit telenovela La Fuerza de Creer, which reached over 1.4 million viewers during its broadcast. By 2023, the series had grown even more popular, with Season 4 garnering nearly 1.9 million views. In 2024, our La Fuerza STEM initiative was honored with a Children’s & Family Emmy Award for Outstanding Public Service Initiative.

Our workshops and digital resources are designed to empower parents and caregivers to nurture their children’s early learning, social-emotional growth, and readiness for school.

The Communication Specialist Intern will work alongside the La Fuerza Communications Unit to develop and promote the brand while creating compelling content to engage and nurture our national programs for Spanish-speaking caregivers. You will implement best practices, monitoring, technical support, and tools to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of the program, striving for excellence and innovation. Additionally, you will support our organizational culture of equity and excellence through knowledge sharing, leadership, and coaching as we expand our team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

This intern will be:

1. Content and Design.

Works collaboratively with LP Development, Communications and Marketing team to develop and promote the La Fuerza Brand.

2. Campaigns and Communication planning.

3. Metrics. Monitor analytics, metrics and systems for monitoring engagement.

4. Digital Support Coordinate ongoing support for developing, updating, benchmarking, archiving and dissemination of digital assets. Responsible for acquiring or leasing equipment as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

An applicant for this position should have experience/interest/background in:

• Strong Communication Skills: As a Communication Specialist intern, you'll be responsible for helping us connect with our audience and spread the word about La Fuerza. You'll need to be confident in your ability to write and speak clearly, build relationships with our partners, and work together with the team to achieve our goals.

• Knowledge of Social Media: To make the most of this opportunity, you'll need to be comfortable using social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram,Youtube and LinkedIn. You'll help us share our message and reach even more people.

• Graphic Design and Video Editing Skills: While we don't expect you to be a professional designer or video editor, some experience with these tools can be a big help! By using your skills to create eye-catching visuals and engaging videos, you'll help bring our message to life and make it more memorable for our audience.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish – Required
  This internship involves communication in both English and Spanish. Our content for families—especially on social media—is created entirely in Spanish, while internal communication and partner engagement often happen in English. You don’t need to be perfectly fluent in both languages, but you should feel comfortable reading, writing, and speaking in each. We know interns are here to learn, and we’re committed to supporting your growth as you strengthen your bilingual skills in a professional setting.

• Time Management Skills and Comfortable Working Remotely: Since this role is hybrid, you'll need to be good at managing your time and be comfortable working remotely. You'll have the flexibility to work from home or from our office, and you'll need to be able to prioritize your tasks and stay on top of your deadlines. With the right attitude and skills, you can make the most of this opportunity and help us achieve great things together!

• Interest in Using Technology and New Software: As a Communication Specialist intern, you'll have the opportunity to work with various digital tools, software, and technology platforms to create content, manage social media, and analyze metrics. Being curious and open to learning new software and technology will not only enhance your skills but also contribute to our team's overall success in utilizing innovative methods to achieve our communication goals.

• Creativity: As a Communication Specialist intern, you'll have the chance to showcase your creative talents and come up with fun, exciting ideas that make a real difference. You'll need to be willing to try new things, think outside the box, and dream up content that inspires and engages our audience at the same time to use our voice, tone and guidelines to communicate with our audience.