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Internship Opportunity - Strategic Communications Intern

28 July 2026

Are you a student looking to build real-world experience in marketing, communications, and digital storytelling?  Put your talent to work for the future of children and families in vulnerable countries in Africa and India as our Strategic Communications Intern. 

This internship is ideal for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing studies in marketing, communications, public relations, digital media, international development, or related fields. Candidates should have a passion for storytelling, community engagement, and using strategic communication to develop and build brand awareness. 

What You’ll Gain 

Interns will receive hands-on experience in: 

  • Content creation and storytelling
  • Social media and community engagement
  • Brand and audience development
  • Nonprofit communications
  • Marketing and campaign support 

Position Details 

  • Work Arrangement: Remote or Hybrid 
  • Hours: 10–20 hours per week 
  • Duration: Semester-based internship preferred 
  • Academic Credit: Internship is suitable for students seeking academic credit through their institution 

This internship offers an opportunity to strengthen your professional portfolio, develop practical communication skills, and contribute to initiatives that make a positive difference in communities. 

Interested in learning more?  

If this position interests you, email us at: info@helpachild.us
Subject line: Internship Application: Strategic Communications_ First Name Last Name 

 Please include as a PDF attachment: 

  • A brief statement of interest (1 page or less) 
  • Your Resume/CV 
  • 2–3 samples of relevant work (writing samples, social media content, graphic design, newsletters, blogs, videos, or other communications materials) 

Application Deadline: August 15, 2026 

Who we are  
Help a Child is a Dutch-based, Christian international development organization. Every day, we dedicate ourselves to giving a future to children in poverty and need, their families, and their entire communities. We do this by strengthening vulnerable communities, enabling them to sustainably improve their living conditions and opportunities themselves. Help a Child works in African countries and in India, where poverty, disaster, or conflict make children and families particularly vulnerable.   

Help a Child USA supports this work as a fundraising organization, seeking to grow the brand of Help a Child in the United States.  To make this work possible, we are continually seeking new, strategic ways to reach donors and strengthen our brand.  Join us in providing hope for a good future for children and families.

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