Communications & Digital Strategy Intern

Internship Overview
The goal of SVARA’s Communications & Digital Strategy Internship is to provide college students with a meaningful, hands-on learning experience that builds real-world skills in nonprofit communications, digital marketing, and audience engagement. Interns will gain practical experience managing social media, supporting content creation, tracking analytics, and contributing to storytelling projects that help SVARA reach new audiences.

Interns will work closely with SVARA’s Communications Director to learn how mission-driven organizations craft brand identity, communicate impact, and grow community online. SVARA is deeply invested in centering the voices and experiences of people with marginalized identities, including but not limited to individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Color, LGBTQIA+, disabled, and neurodivergent. Folks who hold these identities are encouraged to apply for this internship.

Internship Dates

SVARA is staffed by people who work remotely in various timezones, and interns will be responsible for scheduling 6-8 hours per week that overlap with the Communications Director’s online availability. 

• Spring: February – May 
• Summer: June – August 
• Fall: September – December 

Exact start and end dates are flexible, and positions are open until filled. 

Eligibility 
Applicants must be currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate students pursuing coursework in marketing, communications, journalism, design, religious studies, or related fields. Familiarity with or curiosity about Jewish learning and culture is welcome but not required. This is an unpaid internship available for academic credit only; students must provide written consent from a faculty adviser before beginning the internship. 

What You’ll Gain 

• Experience in digital storytelling, content strategy, and communications planning 
• Exposure to nonprofit marketing and audience growth strategies 
• Skills in writing, editing, and digital campaign production 
• Mentorship and feedback from communications leadership at a nationally recognized Jewish learning institution 
• College credit, when applicable and approved by your home institution
• A $300 technology stipend to help you build a comfortable remote work space

How to Apply 
Please submit the following materials addressed to Maggie Kraus:

• A current resume 
• A brief cover letter describing the skills you bring and what you hope to learn
• Writing or digital samples (social media, design, or campaign work) 

After You Apply 
Selected applicants will be contacted directly for interviews, which are conducted on a rolling basis until positions are filled. Due to capacity, only those selected for interviews will be notified. 

Thank you for your interest in SVARA! We’re excited to hear from emerging communicators who want to use their skills to help shape the Jewish future.