Community Communications & Outreach Intern

Job DetailsJob Location: Headquater 754 Rt 18 - East Brunswick, NJ 08816Position Type: InternshipEducation Level: Not SpecifiedSalary Range: $0.00 - $0.00 HourlyCommunity Communications & Outreach Intern (Greater Middlesex County Area) 

Reports To: CEO or Communications/External Affairs Liaison 
Location: PRAB Main Office, East Brunswick, NJ 
Type: Unpaid Internship | 15-30 hours/week (based on university program requirements)| Fall, Spring, or Summer Semester 



Position Summary 



As PRAB expands its impact across Central New Jersey, we’re looking for a thoughtful, creative intern to support our strategic community outreach and communications efforts. This internship focuses on inclusive storytelling, public engagement, and visibility planning to ensure that more residents know about, and trust, PRAB’s programs and services. 



You will help shape how we connect with families, elevate program highlights, and strengthen PRAB’s presence across neighborhoods, social platforms, and local media. 





Internship Hours 



15-30 hours/week, based on university program requirements and flexible across 2-4 days (between 9:00 am–5:00 pm). Must be available at least two consistent days per week. In-person participation is required. 



Key Responsibilities 





Assist with designing and distributing community outreach materials across digital and physical spaces 





Draft social media content, press blurbs, and community spotlight features 





Help shape public-facing messaging to reflect PRAB’s impact and values 





Coordinate short articles and announcements for local newsletters and community boards 





Support outreach to trusted neighborhood institutions (faith communities, clinics, small businesses) 





Contribute to organizing PRAB’s presence at key public events (e.g., health fairs, family nights, civic forums) 





Focus on Community Connection & Public Engagement 





Map high-visibility outreach points in New Brunswick and Middlesex County (barbershops, cafés, churches, schools) 





Support bilingual messaging and access strategies 





Help staff build a simple monthly visibility calendar in Teams or Planner 





Collaborate on storytelling campaigns that center families and staff voices 







Ideal Candidate 







Studying Public Relations, Journalism, Urban Studies, Strategic Communications, or a related field 





Excellent writing, visual, or verbal communication skills 





Comfortable interacting with diverse community stakeholders 





Detail-oriented, curious, and passionate about equitable public service 





Spanish/English bilingual or multicultural fluency strongly preferred 





What You'll Gain 





Hands-on experience in nonprofit communications and strategic outreach 





Portfolio of writing samples, social posts, and public-facing collateral 





Exposure to executive leadership and community partnership work 





Internship credit (if applicable) and a letter of recommendation 





The chance to help shape how a legacy institution tells its story to the communities it serves 


Qualifications