2025 Fall Communications Intern
Title: Communications Intern (Fall 2025) LOCATION: Washington, D.C. or remote
REPORTS TO: Senior Manager, Digital Communications
Friends of the Global Fight is an advocacy organization that works to increase public awareness and understanding of the Global Fund as well as knowledge about HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. We are seeking a self-starting intern to join our team. Interns will work directly with members of the Communications Department on various projects related to global health advocacy and media outreach. Activities may include research, supporting social media and website content management, drafting materials, assisting with congressional and academic events, monitoring and analyzing media coverage, and liaising with partners in the advocacy and global health community.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
o Knowledge of or interest in global health and/or foreign policy
o Interest in news media and/or media relations
o Solid research skills
o Ability to take initiative, multitask, work quickly and be flexible
o Strong attention to detail
o Capacity to work independently and as part of a team
o Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communications skills
o Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
Experience in photography and knowledge of graphic design programs including Adobe Creative Suite or Canva a plus.
Required Education:
Awarded or pursuing undergraduate or graduate degree
Interns receive a $2,500 stipend if available for 20 hrs. per week, or a prorated amount if only available for 15 hrs. a week to help cover living expenses over the course of their internship. Friends U.S. is happy to provide course credit as well.
How to Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, writing sample and your availability to: jobs@theglobalfight.org.
*Deadline: August 29th, 2025
Applications submitted without a cover letter and resume will not be considered. The writing sample should be no longer than five pages. Applications submitted without a cover letter, resume, or writing sample will not be considered. Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive, we are only able to respond to those applicants whom we are interested in interviewing. No phone calls please.