Digital Communications Intern

Join Our Team as a Digital Intern at AIDS Foundation Chicago (AFC)!

Looking to kickstart your career in digital media and make a real impact? AFC is searching for a creative, motivated Digital Intern to join our Communications team. This is your chance to gain hands-on experience at a dynamic nonprofit that’s passionate about change.

As a Digital Intern, you’ll work closely with our Digital Communications Manager to shape AFC’s presence across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. You’ll learn how to create scroll-stopping content that sparks conversation and inspires action. Plus, you’ll dive into topics that matter—HIV/AIDS prevention, care, advocacy, and more—while building skills that set you apart in the nonprofit and marketing world.

This internship is all about growth: applying what you’ve learned in school to real-world projects, mastering the art of social media strategy, and understanding how digital storytelling drives social good. If you’re ready to learn, create, and make an impact, we’d love to have you on the team!

The Social Media Intern will learn:

• Community and Brand Management of Facebook and Instagram pages via Business Suite
• How to engage and moderate a digital community
• Campaign development and collaboration
• How to apply insights and metrics to social media marketing and content distribution
• How to manage and execute communication priorities for a nonprofit organization
• Effective communication of analytics

Qualifications:

• Current or recent enrollment in a graduate or undergraduate degree program
• Seeking applicants with academic, creative, or social pursuits with social media marketing tools or social marketing
• Extremely proficient in social media and online communications with documented experience
• Copywriting ability or interest
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated
• Ability to collaborate and contribute creatively to team projects
• Ability to prioritize tasks and handle numerous assignments simultaneously
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and internet applications
• Experience volunteering with nonprofit organizations desired
• Able to commit to a minimum of three months for this internship

What You Need to Know

• This is an unpaid internship, but a stipend is available (details shared during interviews).
• AFC can help you earn college credit if your school offers it.
• You’ll receive training, mentorship, and hands-on experience from our Communications team.
• Commitment: at least 15 hours per week for a minimum of 3 months (longer internships are a plus!).
• Ideal for students majoring in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or anyone passionate about digital media and social impact.

Location & Requirements

• This internship is hybrid: you’ll work remotely most of the time, but we ask that you come to our Chicago office in the Loop at least once a week for collaboration and team engagement.
• Interns must have reliable internet access to participate.

How to Apply

• Submit the following:
  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • Completed Application Form (available at: www.aidschicago.org/internapplication)

Send your materials to:
Email (preferred): Interns@aidschicago.org
Mail: AFC Intern Program
200 W Monroe Street, Suite 1150
Chicago, IL 60606