Community Communications & Outreach Intern

Community 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