About the internship
The Flinn Foundation is seeking a creative and motivated intern to join its Communications team. The successful candidate will gain real-world experience while supporting the programmatic work of one of the state’s most active philanthropies. We’ll grow audience and engagement by with content and platforms targeting four program areas: Bioscience, Arts & Culture, Scholarship and Civic Leadership.
Application deadline: Sunday, Dec. 6.
Hourly rate: $17/hour, up to 24 hours a week.
Effective date: Jan. 19-May 30, 2027
Location:
• 1802 N. Central Ave., Phoenix
• flinn.org.
• linkedin.com/company/flinn-foundation
Work environment: In office three days a week, including Mondays. Remote work possible. Occasional evenings.
Responsibilities and duties
The engagement intern will create content; help plan and execute social strategies across multiple platforms; help manage newsletters; and monitor key performance indicators. Specifically:
• Create content (using AI, Canva and similar tools) for Meta platforms, LinkedIn and YouTube.
• Attend and actively participate in weekly and monthly planning meetings.
• Help implement social media, newsletter and other digital strategies.
• Understand how to interpret digital metrics and storytell based on the analysis.
• Monitor and engage, when appropriate, with social followers.
• Collaborate with Flinn program teams and others on the Communications team.
• Support Flinn programs with various tasks, duties and projects as assigned.
Required skills and abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including SharePoint, Word, Excel, video editing software and Outlook.
• Proficiency in AI, specifically Anthropic platforms.
• Experience creating organic content, managing social media campaigns.
• Understanding of current social media trends, platforms and dashboards.
• Good understanding of social media KPIs and analytics.
• Knowledge of the trends, pitfalls and ethics of AI.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to take initiative, prioritize work, work independently and collaborate.
• Ability to maintain a high-level of discretion with confidential information.
• Ability to work when scheduled and be flexible when needed.
Education and experience
• Juniors, seniors or graduate students preferred.
• Enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree for the duration of the internship.
• Authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the internship.
Physical, other requirements
• Signed Flinn Foundation confidentiality/nondisclosure agreement.
• Ability to work in office at least three days a week. Mondays mandatory.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods standing and walking.
• Reliable transportation to office and off-site events.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license; current auto insurance on personal vehicle.
To apply
Email Stacy Sullivan at ssullivan@flinn.org. with the subject line “Flinn Communications Intern”. Send:
1. Your resume.
2. A cover letter explaining what interests you about the internship, what you would bring to the position and what you hope to learn or contribute.
Application deadline: Sunday, Dec. 6.