Public Engagement Communications Intern

Job overview

The Public Engagement Communications Intern is an onsite role in Boston, MA; compensation is not specified. Oxfam America works to fight inequality and end poverty and injustice. The intern provides communications and administrative support across the Public Engagement division, helping teams coordinate media, content, digital engagement, brand initiatives, and community events. The work helps advance Oxfam’s communications goals and mission through organized information, content support, and outreach assistance.

What you'll do

• Monitor and compile news mentions
• help maintain a database of U.S.-based journalists
• respond to journalist requests
• provide administrative support, data entry, volunteer follow-up, and event fulfillment
• research potential partnerships and influencer collaborations
• assist with toolkits and instructional content
• create social media graphics using Canva
• support task management in Asana
• coordinate asset uploads and metadata in Inuru
• train staff on Inuru and answer questions about asset management.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

communications internship

public engagement

media relations

social media graphics

canva

asana

digital engagement

journalist database

boston ma

oxfam america

community events

content support

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Offers practical exposure to communications, campaigning, lobbying, grassroots organizing, and outreach within an international development organization.

About the employer

Oxfam America is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Social Advocacy Organizations. Sector: 81.