Open Positions
Communications Intern (Fall 2026)
Hours: Flexible, estimated 5–10 hours per week (project-based)
Location: Remote (Tennessee-based student or Tennessee resident attending college out of state)
Reports to: Director of Communications
Application deadline: June 30
Position Summary: We are seeking a communications intern to craft clear, engaging copy and assist with a broad range of communications tactics. This role will provide the intern with an immersive view of every aspect of communications in a small, dynamic nonprofit organization, from fundraising to events to member communications. The ideal candidate is a strong writer who can adapt to an established brand voice, meet deadlines with minimal oversight, learn new software programs, maintain confidentiality, and manage projects to completion.
Key Responsibilities
- Write and edit event emails, including invitations, reminders, and follow-ups.
- Draft thank-you emails for donors, volunteers, and event attendees.
- Create merchandise emails highlighting new products, promotions, and calls to action.
- Collaborate with the Director of Communications to ensure consistency with Safer TN’s brand and messaging.
- Incorporate feedback quickly and accurately; deliver final drafts ready for upload to email platforms.
- Upload and send mass emails using the CRM platform, EveryAction.
- Help staff events, as time and location permits.
- Work with consultants to assist with social media captions and content.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Excellent grammar, editing, and attention to detail.
- Self-starter with strong time-management skills and reliability.
- Ability to write in a warm, nonpartisan, people-centered voice.
- Facility with technology and willingness to learn new platforms.
- Major or minor in communications or a related field strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with email marketing best practices (subject lines, calls to action, segmentation) a plus.
Terms
- Flexible schedule; work is project-based and may fluctuate around key events and campaigns.
- College credit as per your institution’s policies.
- Confidentiality agreement required.
- Stipend provided at the end of the semester.
How to Apply
Send a brief cover email, résumé, references, your social media handles, and 2–3 relevant writing samples to info@safertn.org with the subject line “Communications Internship – Your Name.”
Please check back often for future opportunities with Voices for a Safer Tennessee. If you have any questions please contact Claudia Huskey, Executive Director, claudia@safertn.org.
Deaths and injuries by firearm affect every community in Tennessee – cities, suburbs, small towns and rural areas. From its inception, Safer TN has sought to bring together people with different life experiences, political ideologies and points of view to attack this pervasive problem. As we grow, we seek to build a team that reflects that philosophy.
Safer TN is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.
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