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Role Description

The Communications Summer Intern will support Enterprise’s Communications team by contributing to editorial and content-creation efforts. The intern will help tell the stories of our residents, partners, and programs through interviews, blog posts, and other written and digital content that advances our communications goals.

This position offers hands-on experience in nonprofit communications, storytelling, and content strategy.

• Conduct interviews with staff, residents, partners, and other stakeholders to gather stories and information.
• Write clear, engaging blog posts, articles, and short-form stories aligned with organizational voice and messaging.
• Draft and edit content to support communications plans, campaigns, and organizational priorities.
• Assist with editorial planning, including pitching story ideas and meeting deadlines.
• Research topics related to affordable housing, community development, and social impact to support content development.
• Collaborate with Communications team members to revise and refine content based on feedback and editorial style.
• Assist with basic content formatting and posting for web, email, or social media channels.
• Support content tracking, copyediting, archiving, and editorial calendars.
• Provide general project support to the communications team as needed.
• Attend relevant meetings, events, or site visits to support storytelling efforts.

Qualifications

• Coursework or experience in communications, journalism, English, public relations, marketing, or a related field preferred.
• Experience writing for publication and familiarity with blogs, digital content, or nonprofit storytelling.
• Interest in affordable housing, urban planning, social justice, and community and economic development.
• Experience using basic content management systems or digital publishing tools.
• Software experience: Microsoft Office Suite; Familiarity with publishing tools preferred.

Requirements

• Weekly hours: 37.5
• Timeframe of internship: June 1 - August 31, 2026
• Seeking applicants located in San Francisco/Northern CA region, the Mid-Atlantic region, or New York; open to considering applicants in other locations as the role is remote.

Benefits

• The base pay for this role is $20 to $24 for undergraduate students and $24-$28 for graduate students, depending on level of skills and experience.
• Salaries paid at Enterprise will vary based on factors that may include skills, education, location, experience, and performance.