Communications Intern (Hybrid Part-Time) - Central Office

COMMUNICATIONS INTERN 

We are excited to invite a passionate and eager-to-learn Communications Intern to support our Communications Department for the 2026 – 2027 school year! Homes for the Homeless (HFH) is seeking a part-time Communications Intern to join our team at our Central Office in Manhattan, NY. This intern will support strategy, planning, and execution of communications to clients, staff, and the public. Our ideal candidate is a storyteller with strong copywriting and copyediting skills, who pays close attention to detail, is highly organized, and has a desire to gain hands-on experience in a communications role. Join us and be a part of an organization that values your contribution and cares deeply for the community we serve. 

ABOUT HOMES FOR THE HOMELESS: 

Homes for the Homeless operates shelters for families experiencing homelessness in NYC. Our family residences are more than just a place to sleep. Families can make the most of their stay through accessing an array of onsite programs. Many of these programs are also available to people living in the local community. Our goal is to have a positive impact so families can thrive long after they leave our shelters. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Write, edit, and copyedit for web, social media, and flyers as requested. 
• Transcribe interviews. 
• Monitor online media coverage.
• Schedule posts and engage with audiences on social media. 
• Assist with social media analytics. 
• Create graphics (social media tiles, flyers) in Canva or Adobe. 
• Edit and resize photos. 
• Update website content (WordPress). 
• Assist with administrative tasks.
• Organize media releases in online database.
• Periodic on-site support at our shelters across New York City.
• Support event planning and logistics.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Must be able to work 14–21 hours per week.
• Must be a current undergraduate or graduate student.
• Must submit writing samples (at least one but no more than three).
• Strong writing and copyediting skills.
• Design experience with Canva, Adobe Illustrator, or InDesign; knowledge of Premiere and After Effects is a plus.
• Experience with WordPress preferred.
• Basic understanding of communications strategies.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor (in-person and virtual).
• Familiar with social media platforms (Facebook, X, Instagram).
• Interest in HFH’s mission and clients we serve.

COMPENSATION/EEO:  

In order to attract and retain a high-performance workforce, Homes for the Homeless offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment, with a focus on ensuring an appropriate work-life balance. In addition to a competitive salary, full-time permanent employees are eligible for excellent benefits including comprehensive health insurance (including medical, dental, and vision), an employer-funded 403(b) retirement plan, commuter benefits, life insurance, Work/Life Assistance Program, 3 weeks paid vacation, 10 sick days, 3 personal days and 12 paid holidays.
 

Homes for the Homeless is committed to promoting an inclusive organizational environment of dignity and respect. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) committed to equal treatment, and prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment based on age, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, arrest or conviction, domestic violence victim status, familial status, or any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable federal, state, or local law.