Summer Internship with the Office of Strategic Communications
State Bar of CaliforniaAbout the role
Office of Strategic Communications & Stakeholder Engagement (2026 Summer Internship)
Hourly rate: $24
FLSA: Non-exempt / Non-union represented
This position allows for up to 3-4 days of remote work per week (minimum one day in the LA office)
About the Office of Strategic Communications & Stakeholder Engagement
The Office of Strategic Communications & Stakeholder Engagement (SCSE) works to ensure that all of the agency’s key audiences and stakeholders, including the public, attorney licensees, legal services partners, admission applicants—as well as its oversight bodies—know about the agency’s public protection role and are aware of the State Bar’s services and resources. The office supports the agency’s key strategic objectives and initiatives, provides consumer legal information, and supports all key functions of the agency through online content, social media channels, publications, and media and public outreach. SCSE also manages the State Bar's main public website as a key resource for all stakeholders.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal intern will have a strong interest in communications, marketing, or public relations development, with the goal of improving writing, messaging, and content creating skills in multiple platforms to multiple audiences and utilizing the latest software/technology to improve efficiency, outcomes, and reach.
Currently enrolled in a 4-year college or university pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree.
Interested in public service.
Self-starter.
Proven ability to quickly grasp new tools and technology.
Enjoy staying up to date with industry trends and technologies (e.g., generative AI)
Excellent work ethic.
Clear and concise oral and written communication skills and attention to detail.
Commitment to the State Bar’s values of clarity, excellence, respect, and a growth mindset.
Interested in learning about and working in the public sector.
Ability to work ten weeks full-time from May/June through early/mid August 2026.
Must reside in California and be able to go into the Los Angeles office at least once a week.
Definition
Under the general supervision of SCSE management and web team, the intern will perform a variety of assignments based on the needs of the office. Assignment areas may include meeting with stakeholders to understand their needs, conceptualizing and/or designing user interfaces, developing and/or testing website code, collaborating with members of the web team and developers to maintain the websites, and other tasks as assigned.
Examples of Essential Duties
The Summer 2026 Communications Writer Intern will work under the supervision of SCSE management and Communications staff on a wide scope of content that will include the following:
Assist in writing and creating social media content and posts for the State Bar’s LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube platforms.
Assist in monitoring social media; draft responses to comments and messages.
Assist in creating communications plans/campaigns/updates for critical State Bar initiatives and actions.
Assist in writing media advisories that go out to news outlets statewide.
Assist in monitoring the Comms team’s email and telephone line.
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