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