Communications Intern

Cabrini Green Legal Aid

Communications & Storytelling Intern

Internship Overview

CGLA seeks a Communications & Storytelling unpaid intern to support the organizations

growing marketing and communications work. This internship offers a unique opportunity to

help amplify the voices and stories of people impacted by the criminal legal system while

gaining handson experience in nonprofit communications advocacy storytelling and digital

media strategy.

The intern will work closely with the Communications Manager to support daytoday

communications execution across social media email marketing storytelling projects and

digital content management.

Key Responsibilities

Social Media & Digital Engagement

Draft captions and posts for Instagram Facebook LinkedIn and other platforms

Assist with scheduling content and maintaining the editorial calendar

Engage with partner organizations by liking commenting and sharing relevant content

Monitor and save trending audio for potential social media reels

Upload videos and content to YouTube

Track and organize social media analytics

Content Creation & Storytelling

Draft social media content short stories and captions

Assist with monthly newsletter content

Support storytelling projects featuring clients Leadership Council members and community

partners

Organize photos videos and testimonials for future storytelling campaigns

Assist with website content or blog updates

Email & Newsletter Support

Draft sections of monthly newsletters

Resend unopened emails through Mailchimp

Help track engagement and email analytics

Format and organize email communications

Digital Asset Management

Upload photos and videos to SharePoint

Organize digital media libraries

Create and update Canva templates aligned with CGLA branding

Upload content into PowerPoint presentations

Periodically check website links for functionality

Communications Planning Support

Research relevant observances and awareness months

Brainstorm content ideas for campaigns

Assist in maintaining the communications editorial calendar

Compile analytics reports to support communications strategy

Preferred Skills

Interest in social justice storytelling advocacy or nonprofit communications

Strong writing and communication skills

Familiarity with social media platforms

Experience with Canva graphic design or video editing (preferred)

Organized detailoriented and proactive

Comfortable asking questions and working independently

Interest in learning about communications strategy

Learning Opportunities

The Communications & Storytelling Intern will gain experience in:

Nonprofit communications strategy

Advocacy storytelling and narrative development

Ethical storytelling practices when working with individuals impacted by the criminal legal

system

Social media management and analytics

Email marketing and supporter engagement

Public speaking and message development

Media relations and media pitch writing

Digital asset management and brand consistency

Content planning through an editorial calendar

Summer Capstone Project: CGLA Arts & Archives

Preserving Stories. Advancing Justice.

Project Overview

As their culminating summer project the Communications & Storytelling Intern will support the

continued development of Cabrini Green Legal Aids Arts & Archives Exhibition a living

archive that captures the organizations 50 year legacy of advancing justice through legal

advocacy storytelling and community power.

This project uses art storytelling and the humanities to highlight CGLAs work within the

broader context of the U.S. criminal legal system while amplifying the voices and lived

experiences of individuals and communities impacted by criminalization poverty and systemic

inequities.

The intern will play a key role in helping document organize and expand CGLAs

storytelling archive ensuring that the organizations history impact and community narratives

are preserved and accessible for advocacy education and fundraising.

Final Deliverables

By the end of the internship the intern will contribute to:

A structured and organized digital storytelling archive

A curated collection of community stories and testimonials

Short-form video and social media storytelling content

A highlight video showcasing the Arts & Archives initiative

An archive index or guide to support future use across teams

Internship Dates:

Monday June 1 Friday August 7 (10 Weeks)

TO APPLY:

Send your resume to Jada Lawrence:

Required Experience:

Intern