Communications Intern

Key Responsibilities 

• Support the development of content for social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), including graphics, captions, scheduling, and responding to audience engagement. 
• Assist with website updates (copy edits, adding program stories, photos, event postings) to ensure fresh and relevant content. 
• Write and design communication collateral: newsletters (digital/print), flyers, email campaigns, blog posts highlighting program outcomes and impact. 
• Attend and provide media support for events, workshops, community outreach programs (e.g., AmeriCorps Community Cares, building home-owner rehab programs) — including capturing photos/videos, live-posting, post-event wrap-up content. 
• Assist with media relations: maintaining a media contact list, drafting press releases, supporting media outreach, tracking coverage. 
• Collaborate across internal teams (housing, volunteer services, depot, AmeriCorps) to gather stories, schedule interviews, and build a media pipeline. 
• Support brand consistency and ensure all communication materials align with TCAC’s voice, mission, and visual identity. 

Learning Outcomes / What You’ll Gain 

• Hands-on experience in nonprofit communications and media production in a community-impact organization. 
• Portfolio pieces: social media campaigns, videos, website content, newsletters, event coverage. 
• Understanding of how communication supports program delivery (e.g., housing rehab, volunteer mobilization) and fundraising/awareness efforts. Networking with nonprofit staff, partner agencies, volunteers, and community stakeholders. 
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact: helping raise awareness and engagement for programs that support low-income families, volunteers, and underserved communities in Tennessee.