VFAI Communications and Engagement Intern
Human Rights First
Marketing & Communications
Remote
Posted on Oct 30, 2025
| Position: VFAI Communications and Engagement Intern | ||
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| Job Id: 904 | ||
| # of Openings: 1 | ||
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| VFAI Communications and Engagement Intern - Spring 2026 The Outreach & Engagement Intern will assist Veterans for American Ideals (VFAI) in growing and strengthening its national network of veterans, allies, coalition partners, and public supporters. Working closely with the VFAI team, the intern will contribute to outreach campaigns, membership communications, coalition support, digital engagement, and public programming to ensure veteran and allied voices remain central to advancing American ideals of democracy, human rights, and civic participation. How will the intern make a difference in the Human Rights space through this internship? Through this experience, the intern will gain practical skills in community outreach, nonprofit communications, membership engagement, digital advocacy, and event coordination while learning how advocacy organizations mobilize and support their members to drive impact at both the local and national levels. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Required Skills & Experience
Education: Undergraduate or graduate student - recent graduates will also be considered Compensation: Unpaid Start Date: January 20, 2026 End Date: April 24, 2026 Time Commitment: 15 hours/week Submission Deadline: November 21, 2025 Application Instructions: Resume, Brief cover letter (1 page max) explaining interest in the position, Writing sample (3–5 pages, may be academic or professional), Names and contact information for two references Human Rights First is committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing staff from a diversity of backgrounds, including members of racial and ethnic minorities, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, people of all socioeconomic backgrounds, people of all nationalities, and veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. We believe that a diverse staff and an inclusive work environment that welcomes a range of perspectives make us stronger and more effective. | ||
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