COMMUNICATIONS & OUTREACH INTERNSHIP 

This is a part-time, limited-term, paid opportunity. Work is primarily remote.

 The Wisconsin Coalition on Student Debt is a nonprofit organization representing a range of concerned organizations and stakeholders who seek to increase clarity around the key issues of student debt, college affordability, and loan repayment. As a nonpartisan group, the Coalition is not an advocacy organization. Instead, we raise awareness of policy insights and promote outreach that improves the borrowing and repayment experience for Wisconsin residents with the goal of improved financial outcomes. 

We seek a talented, motivated and resourceful student communicator who is passionate about our cause and eager to experience the intersection between communications, policy, outreach and social impact.

Interns will gain the invaluable opportunity to build nonprofit communications and digital social media experience through professional connections while helping students in Wisconsin and even nationwide.

The position is open to both work study and non-work study students. 

Details:

Time Commitment: up to 20 hours weekly through December 2024. (These dates can be flexible.) This includes a short weekly check-in virtual meeting.

Skills Needed: well-organized, good writing skills, an interest in outreach and engagement, familiarity and interest in digital communications including social media channels; strong social media writing ability; eye for accuracy and clarity; creativity. While this is a remote position and the intern will need to provide their own computer with virtual meeting capability and internet access, there are some in-person meetings.

Duties and Expectations: 

  • Develop strategies for engaging students and/or student loan borrowers in advancing the Coalition’s mission.

  • Develop mission-focused weekly social media content calendar using WCSD content and materials;

  • Assist in gathering content and creating the WCSD monthly newsletter;

  • Support the strategy, creation and distribution of digital paid campaigns.

  • Increase followers and engagement on social media and drive increased traffic to WCSD website; growth targets to be collaboratively determined after review of existing metrics and patterns.

  • Other short-term social media or communications needs or projects as they may develop during the course of the internship.


Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation will be $20/hour to be paid as an independent contractor. This is an opportunity to engage in meaningful work, grow your understanding of the student loan debt issue, and build your professional network. 

Contact Information:

Interested? Please contact us at carole@debtsmarts.org.    

Provide a copy of your resume with a short description of your interest and qualifications.