The Communications Intern will play a key role in expanding Friends for Sight’s digital presence and fundraising efforts through storytelling, social media, photography, and video production. This internship is a rare opportunity for students or emerging professionals to build a portfolio of real-world nonprofit communications work while supporting a local mission that changes lives. (9 months PAID)
What You’ll Do
- Create Content - short videos and photo stories from Friends for Sight events
- Manage and publish social media content (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn)
- Draft newsletters, press releases, and outreach materials
- Support storytelling and impact reporting, including interviewing volunteers, partners, and beneficiaries
- Assisting with digital fundraising, donor communications and donation drives
- Supporting large scale event fundraising, including on-site assistance and promotional communications
Capstone Project: October Gala: This internship’s primary capstone project will be supporting the planning, management, promotion, and execution of Friends for Sight’s October 2026 Gala. The intern will gain direct experience in:
- Event communications and promotion
- Donor engagement and stewardship
- Sponsorship messaging support
- Day-of-event coordination and storytelling
This is a valuable opportunity to gain event-based fundraising experience in a professional nonprofit setting.
What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on experience in nonprofit communications, PR, events and digital marketing
- Skill-building in photography, video production, donor relations, fundraising and social media strategy
- Networking opportunities with nonprofit leaders and community partners
- A strong portfolio of videos, photos, and written content
- A letter of recommendation upon successful completion
- Travel/Gas Expenses Reimbursed
Who We’re Looking For
- Interest in communications, media, or marketing
- Strong writing and organizational skills
- Familiarity with social platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn)
- Basic knowledge of Canva, or Adobe Suite (preferred but not required)
- Comfortable engaging with diverse community audiences
- Reliability, initiative, and a willingness to learn
- Comfort working with deadlines and collaborating on a small team
Schedule
- Two 5-hour shifts per week (flexible, typically Tues/Thursday 9 AM – 2 PM)
- Hybrid SLC: mix of fieldwork (schools, events), office hours, and remote content creation
To Apply: Send your resume and a short statement of interest to Julia DeLeeuw development@friendsforsight.org
Job Type: Internship
Pay: $10.00 per hour
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Salt Lake City, UT 84121
About Friends for Sight
Over 30,000 Utah students need basic vision care, yet face barriers like cost, transportation, and limited access. Friends for Sight is changing that by bringing screenings, exams, and glasses directly to schools and communities—creating access where it hasn’t existed before.
This is about more than eye health, it’s a movement for vision health equity. Every child deserves the opportunity to learn, play, and explore their world without unnecessary barriers. By interning with Friends for Sight, you join a statewide effort to expand access, and empower Utahns of all abilities to thrive on their own terms.
Apply HERE.
Learn about Friends of Sight at https://friendsforsight.org/
