Communications Intern

POSITION:  Web Content Intern

DIVISION:  Content & Community Engagement (CCE

LOCATION:  Alexandria, VA

SEMESTER:  Summer/Fall 2026

NOTE:

If the application deadline date has been reached and positions are still posted, please continue to apply as positions are still available and we are still accepting applications

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Intern will be assigned to the Content & Community Engagement team and will fulfill one or more of the following duties with the potential to take on additional responsibilities: 

• Collaborate with web, design, communications and content teams to support the launch and optimization of a large-scale website project.

• Assist with migrating and organizing existing website content.

• Assist with the development and organization of new website content using established templates and brand guidelines

• Research and strategize ways to use AI tools to improve the web content development process. 

• Review web pages for quality assurance, including proofreading, link testing, formatting consistency and accessibility consideration

• Participate in brainstorming and project planning sessions and contribute ideas for improving content presentation and audience engagement

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

• Completed at least two (2) years of college with a concentration in Web Development & Multimedia; or Communications 

• Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

• Experience with web content management systems a plus 

• Demonstrated ability to analyze written materials

• Attention to detail

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to handle and maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information

SALARY

• Internships are unpaid, however Interns will have the opportunity to acquire knowledge and hands-on experience and will receive academic credit through an approved program of their college/university. Interns will be reimbursed for parking or public transportation expenses.

HOUR

• The Web Content Intern is required to work a minimum of 20 hours per week, between 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. Based on necessity and the intern’s performance there may be the opportunity to work over the course of multiple semesters/seasons. Interns will be excused to attend internship program functions and for academic holidays or vacations.

LOCATION: Remote with the option to come into the office as needed. The Web Content Intern will coordinate with CCE staff to identify workstation availability before attempting to come into the office.