Communications Internship

Communications Internship

Position Type:
Seasonal Employee | Hourly | Non-Exempt

Location:
Minneapolis, MN 55403

Introduction

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid is offering a paid, semester-long internship with our Communications team.

What’s in it for you?

• Flexible hybrid schedule: blend remote work with in-office collaboration
• Part-time, 4 days per week
• On-the-job training and mentorship
• Opportunities for growth within the organization

Why MMLA?

• We are committed to diversity—your unique identity, experiences, and perspectives matter
• Our mission: Equal justice for all
• In your cover letter, share how your background supports this mission
• We maintain a respectful, supportive workplace free from discrimination and harassment

Role Overview

Gain hands-on experience as a digital and social media intern:

• Create and write social media content
• Gather visual assets (photos, video clips)
• Caption video clips for accessibility and translation
• Design graphics using Canva
• Post content on social media platforms
• Maintain the Social Media Calendar
• Summarize analytics
• Upload videos to YouTube and website
• Engage with and monitor comments
• Draft and follow SOPs
• Use Microsoft 365 tools

Primary Duties

• Post day-to-day social media content
• Gather visual assets (photos and video)
• Produce and edit video clips with captions
• Ensure accessibility (alt text, translated content)
• Maintain social media calendar
• Monitor comments

Additional Duties (as time allows):

• Summarize analytics
• Post to website and upload video content
• Assist with webinars

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate, recent graduate, or graduate student
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently
• Strong social awareness and understanding of our justice mission
• Commitment to applying MMLA’s Racial Justice Values Statement

Preferred Qualifications

• Diverse social, economic, and cultural experiences
• Second language skills: Spanish, Somali, Hmong, ASL
• Experience in social, legal justice, or news organizations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with video editing and Canva
• Knowledge of SEO and Google Analytics

Work Modality

Hybrid position: 2 days in-office, with fieldwork for content gathering

Compensation

• $23/hour
• 20 hours/week, Monday–Thursday
• Duration: 89 days

Application Process

Submit:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Three professional references (at least one supervisor)
• Diversity values statement
• Writing samples

Apply at: https://mylegalaid.org/employment
Applications must be submitted by: January 11th, 2026

Accommodation:
If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, contact Megan Cook at mcook@mylegalaid.org.