All-America City Event and Communications Intern

All-America City Event and Communications Intern

National Civic League

Job Description

About Us

The mission of the National Civic League is to advance inclusive civic engagement and promote innovations in democracy to make decision-making more participatory, equitable, and effective. Founded in 1894 by a group led by Teddy Roosevelt and Louis Brandeis, the League is America’s oldest good governance organization. The League championed many of the democracy innovations of the early 20th Century; today the League maintains the Model City Charter, organizes the All-America City Award, publishes the National Civic Review, and supports an extensive national network of local elected, appointed, and civic leaders. The League’s Center for Democracy Innovation works with public officials in the U.S. to understand, test, and disseminate the next generation of civic innovations, which have the potential to make democracy more participatory, equitable, and productive.

For 76 years, the National Civic League’s All-America City Award has uncovered, celebrated, and disseminated the finest examples of American civic innovation by inviting communities across the country to apply for recognition based on the strength of their civic capital – the formal and informal relationships, networks and capacities that enable communities to solve problems and thrive. Each year over 500 people from 20 finalist communities share how their communities are working together to tackle challenges and create real change. The teams are amazingly diverse: high school students, older adults, city managers, businesspeople, nonprofit and faith leaders, elected officials – a truly wide range of ages, cultural backgrounds, and political beliefs.

Description of Internship

The intern will support League operations by assisting primarily with event planning for the 2025 All-America City Award. Additional responsibilities will include producing written materials, conducting research, and helping with administrative tasks and related activities. Some of the activities to be supported include our annual All-America City Award program, monthly e-newsletter, website, and social media postings.

The intern will report to the Director of the All-America City Award & DC Office. Some of the responsibilities include: 

• Support event planning, design, and production for the 2025 All-America City Award event;
• Coordinate the management of all event details such as registration, marketing, technology, communications, etc.;
• Write and summarize AAC related content for use in the event program, League publications, website, and social media platforms;
• Travel to Denver, CO, to attend and support the event from June 26–30, with all expenses covered;
• Curate and schedule social media content; and 
• Proactively handle any arising issues and troubleshoot any emerging problems on the day of the event.

Location Preference

While this position is primarily remote, preference will be given to applicants based in the Washington, D.C. area. The role requires weekly in-person meeting days, making proximity to D.C. important for effective collaboration. 

Employment Information

This position pays $18.81 per hour and will run from March-July. The position is part-time, temporary, non-exempt, at-will, with no employee benefits. The successful candidate in this position will be willing to submit to pass a criminal background check.

Skills and Qualifications

At least two years of a four-year degree program completed, preferably in a field related to communications/marketing, event planning, public policy, or political science. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented with good copy-editing skills. Social media and event experience are a plus. 

To Apply

Please send a résumé with cover letter to Rebecca Trout at RebeccaT@ncl.org. Deadline for applications is Monday, February 10, 2025. Please contact us with any questions.

The League is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and does not discriminate in the terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on account of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or otherwise as may be prohibited by federal and state law. The League complies with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and the American with Disabilities Act. The League does not discriminate because of citizenship status against U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals or aliens with valid work authorization.