Communications Intern, Digital & Content 

Location: Flexible within the U.S. but requires access to a major U.S. airport for travel.    
Position Type: Part-time, 20 hours per week 

Overview

The PPG Communications Internship is a six-month, hands-on internship on PPG's small and growing communications team. The Communications Intern, Digital & Content helps us reach practitioners, public leaders, funders, and future colleagues in new ways, while supporting the day-to-day work that keeps our communications moving. It is designed for someone who is serious about a career in communications, especially in the nonprofit and public-sector world, who writes well, and who is at home with digital tools. 

About Us 

Partners for Public Good (PPG) is a nonpartisan team of doers who work alongside state and local governments to strengthen the operational systems—procurement, staffing, budgeting, and technology—that determine whether policy turns into results for residents. We go in alongside government staff through implementation, not just as advisors who deliver recommendations and leave, but as practitioners who stay until something has actually changed. Through our implementation work, applied research, and the Procurement Excellence Network—a practitioner community of more than 3,000 government professionals—we translate what we learn from individual governments into knowledge and tools that travel across jurisdictions. With support from Bloomberg Philanthropies, we are proud to be part of their longstanding work to drive government innovation that improves lives nationwide. When government works, communities thrive. 

Internship Program

The Intern will help launch new communications channels and formats, create and adapt content for different audiences, and support the creative and production work that goes into our communications. The role reports to the Assistant Director of Strategic Communications and supports the Communications Associate. Interns leave with published work, launched projects to point to, and a clear view of how a mission-driven communications function operates. 

Responsibilities

Channel Launch & Growth

• Help launch and grow new communications channels and formats, including Facebook, YouTube, and Substack, from setup through early audience-building. 
• Adapt and repurpose existing PPG content to suit each channel and audience.  

• Draft and edit social posts, short articles, recaps, and newsletter content in collaboration with program and communications colleagues. 
• Support visual asset creation, including stock photo research and social graphics. 
• Develop clear, accurate content, consistent with PPG's voice. 

• Help keep PPG's website, content calendar, and shared content libraries current and organized. 
• Pull performance data, summarize takeaways in plain language, and bring back ideas from what other organizations are doing. 

• Pitch in on communications needs as they arise, including internal communications and events.

Who You Are 

We're looking for candidates who are: 

• Committed to communications and to public impact. You want to build a career in communications, and you're drawn to work that helps government and public institutions serve people well. You follow how nonprofits, governments, or public-interest organizations communicate, and you have opinions about what works.
• Strong writers and editors. You turn complex ideas about government and public policy into clear, engaging, accurate copy, and you have a good ear for tone. 
• Digitally fluent. You pick up new platforms and tools quickly and have hands-on experience with social media, design tools, and content management systems.
• Organized and dependable. You can support several small projects at once, keep others informed, meet deadlines, and raise questions early in a remote setting.
• Curious and proactive. You bring ideas, and you're willing to try, test, and learn.
• Collaborative team players. You are articulate and professional. You welcome feedback, work well with colleagues across teams, and pitch in when someone needs help. 

Qualifications

• Excellent writing and editing skills, demonstrated through a writing sample. 
• A clear interest in communications as a career, and in the nonprofit, government, or public-policy space. This can show up through coursework, jobs, volunteer work, writing, or projects. Prior government experience is not necessary. 
• Hands-on experience with social media accounts (professional, academic, volunteer, or personal projects all count). Experience with LinkedIn, YouTube, and Facebook is a plus. 
• Comfort learning and using digital tools, including scheduling, design, and analytics platforms. 
• Proficiency with technology tools that support collaborative, remote work (e.g., Teams, project management tools like Asana, and AI tools like Claude and Copilot). 
• No specific degree is required. We welcome applicants whose coursework, jobs, volunteer work, or lived experience has built these skills. 
• Experience with video platforms, email newsletter platforms, or website content management systems is a plus. 
• Experience coordinating requests or projects with designers or other creative partners is a plus. 

Application Information: 

To apply, submit each of the following no later than November 27:

•  A resume/CV (no more than 2 pages).
• A letter of interest (no more than 2 pages) that answers the following:
  • How can communications help state and local governments do a better job for the people they serve? 
  • What do you think matters most when explaining complex work to different audiences?  
• A writing sample. This may be a published piece, coursework, or other writing that illustrates your skills.  

Deadline to Apply: PPG will review applications on a rolling basis. All applications received by the deadline of close of business ET on November 27 will be considered. We encourage applicants to apply early.

Compensation: The intern will work 20 hours per week and be paid at a rate of $20 per hour with benefits as required by state or local law.  

Start date:  The desired start date for this role is January 4, 2027, for a term of six months.

Physical Demands: This position requires sitting, talking, listening, reading, and writing. Certain situations may require lifting items up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job duties. 

Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity 

Partners for Public Good is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Partners for Public Good is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals in the hiring process, including but not limited to those with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact info(at)partnersforpublicgood.org.