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Faith in Action is the largest faith-based grassroots organizing network in the United States. For more than 50 years, we have brought people of faith together to advance racial and economic justice. Our mission is to build power, transform people, institutions, and communities through the development of powerful, self-interested, confident, competent, and collaborative leaders who express and act on their faith and values in public life.

Our network includes 60+ local organizations and 1,200+ congregations across the country, empowering communities to influence the public and corporate decisions that shape their lives.

Faith in Action has a strong record of winning meaningful policy change at the local, state, and federal levels—from expanding access to health care and strengthening public education to protecting homeowners and advancing good, dignified jobs. By connecting people-powered organizing in communities across 18 states with coordinated national advocacy, we work to advance citizenship, dismantle mass incarceration, and promote equity for all.

Key Responsibilities

Media & Press

• Assist with drafting and distributing press releases, media advisories, statements, talking points, and media pitches.
• Research journalists, publications, and media outlets covering politics, faith, immigration, racial justice, democracy, and social movements.
• Help maintain and update media lists.
• Monitor news coverage and identify opportunities to elevate Faith in Action leaders and campaigns.
• Track media mentions and help compile communications reports.
• Support preparation for press conferences, public actions, and other media events.

Digital & Social Media

• Assist in developing content for social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, and other relevant channels.
• Draft social media copy that translates complex policy and organizing issues into accessible and compelling messages.
• Help identify timely news and cultural moments that provide opportunities for Faith in Action to engage in public conversations.
• Support the creation of digital campaigns and rapid-response communications.
• Assist with scheduling and organizing social media content.

Storytelling & Content Creation

• Help identify and develop stories highlighting the experiences and leadership of faith and community leaders.
• Draft short profiles, web stories, newsletters, captions, and other communications materials.
• Conduct interviews with organizers, clergy, and community members as needed.
• Assist with gathering photos, video, quotes, testimonials, and other storytelling assets.
• Help maintain an organized digital library of communications materials.

Research & Communications Support

• Monitor political, social, and policy developments relevant to Faith in Action's campaigns.
• Conduct background research for speeches, op-eds, statements, media pitches, and other communications materials.
• Support rapid-response communications around breaking news and emerging issues.
• Assist with special communications projects and campaigns as assigned.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who is:

• A strong writer and storyteller with excellent attention to detail.
• Passionate about social justice, racial justice, democracy, immigration, economic justice, and/or faith-based organizing.
• Interested in the intersection of faith, politics, organizing, and communications.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple deadlines.
• Familiar with social media platforms and digital communications.
• Able to conduct online research and synthesize information quickly.
• A strong collaborator who is comfortable working with people from diverse backgrounds and communities.
• Organized, reliable, and willing to learn.
• Able to exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality when working with organizational and community information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or experience in communications, journalism, public relations, political science, public policy, religious studies, sociology, or a related field.
• Experience writing for a student newspaper, campus organization, nonprofit, political campaign, faith community, or advocacy organization.
• Experience with Canva or other basic graphic-design tools.
• Familiarity with social media management platforms.
• Experience with media monitoring or public relations.
• Basic photography, video, or multimedia skills are a plus.

What You Will Gain

The Communications Intern will gain hands-on experience in:

• Advocacy and movement communications
• Media relations and press strategy
• Political and rapid-response communications
• Faith-based organizing and storytelling
• Social media strategy
• Public relations
• Writing for diverse audiences
• Communications for national campaigns and public actions

Most importantly, the intern will have the opportunity to learn how people of faith can use their collective voice, stories, and moral power to help build a more just and democratic America.

Faith in Action is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where all employees feel valued and respected. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status

How to Apply

Please submit a resume and brief cover letter describing your interest in communications, social justice, and Faith in Action to [email protected] with subject line: Communications Intern

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.