Communications Intern, Economic Education Project

Communications Intern, Economic Education Project

Reports to: Senior Communications Manager, Economic Education Project

Location: Washington, D.C. (3 days in office & 2 days remote each week)

Internship dates: 6/8/2026-8/21/2026

Status: Full-Time; Non-Exempt

Compensation: $20/hour not to exceed 40 hours/week

Benefit: Health leave at a rate of 3.33 hours per pay period

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating an environment where people from all backgrounds can participate, grow, and succeed in our organization. We believe we have a duty to use our power and privilege to contribute to transformational change to ensure our government is working for everyone and that all families have a fair shot. 

About The Hub 

Launched in 2016, The Hub Project is a nonprofit effort made up of a growing team of communications, research, and organizing experts with extensive experience in campaign strategy, digital, polling, and analytics. We believe in a country where everyone has the opportunity to succeed in order economy and participate in our democracy. We make that vision a reality by partnering with advocacy groups, bringing surge capacity and coordination to building innovative and effective campaigns.

Position Summary

The Hub is accepting applications for an Economy Campaigns Intern to support the Campaigns department in the execution of advocacy campaigns focused on educating the public about critical economic issues and urging elected officials to support policies that benefit working people and families. Our campaigns leverage a mix of grassroots organizing, paid media, and earned media tactics to advance the goals of the Hub and its allies. This is a paid position.

Job Duties

As an Economy Campaigns Communications Intern, you'll:

• Support the Economic Education Project’s campaign planning process, including drafting and editing program memos. 
• Draft press and policy materials and/or digital content.
• Provide logistical support for earned media events such as town halls, press conferences, roundtables, lobby days, etc.
• Help communicate our work to key partners.

• Assist with media monitoring and basic research on the media landscape. 
• Attend partner meetings and share follow up information.
• Other projects as assigned.

About you:

• You have an interest and background in progressive causes.
• You are an effective multitasker with excellent communication skills.
• You are organized, detail-oriented, and analytical.
• You are proactive with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• You are passionate about issues related to the economy and social justice.
• You thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• You are a skilled researcher with the ability to clearly and concisely summarize information.
• You are a skilled writer with the ability to modify messages and tone.

Hiring Statement

The Hub Project is a project of New Venture Fund (NVF), a 501(c)(3) public charity that incubates new and innovative public-interest projects and grant-making programs. NVF is committed to attracting, developing and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding and enables each of us to realize our potential. NVF’s work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working.

E-Verify 

NVF participates inE-Verify and will provide the federal government with employees’ Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the United States. Job candidates and employees authorized to workmay not be discriminated against on the basis of national origin or citizenship status.

How to Apply

This announcement will remain posted until the position is filled. Please note that only those individuals whose qualifications match the current needs of this position will be considered applicants and will receive responses from The Hub Project. Thank you for your interest.

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