Supervisor: Communications Director
Location: Hybrid, part-time – 16 hours per week in person at 1350 I Street, NW, Suite 425,
Washington, DC 20005
Job Classification: Part-Time (minimal benefits), Internship, Non-Exempt (hourly)
About CSG
Join an award-winning non-profit in the Washington, DC region with a record of success. The
Coalition for Smarter Growth is the leading organization in the Washington, D.C. region
dedicated to making the case for smart growth. CSG is a division of the Piedmont
Environmental Council. For over 29 years, CSG has advocated for walkable, bikeable, inclusive,
and transit-oriented communities as the most sustainable and equitable way for the Washington,
D.C. region to grow and provide opportunities for all. Read more about our organization at
smartergrowth.net and view our Blueprint for a Better Region.
Your Role
This is a part-time hybrid opportunity, with one to two days per week in the office close to
McPherson and Metro Center Metro stations. Rare evening or weekend work to support
in-person and online events. Desired commitment: 16 hours per week
The communications intern has a passion for positive change and is tasked with supporting
external communications with a focus on social media, visuals, media-list building, and event
publicity, helping achieve the vision of our Blueprint for a Better Region, while gaining hands-on
experience in non-profit content creation and digital communications.
The Communications Intern will work towards advancing the following goals:
- Help elevate CSG’s digital presence and campaign engagement
- Help expand our media and influencer outreach
- Support event coverage and community building
You will gain highly applicable skills in policy-oriented and non-profit media, and work in a
positive environment with lots of networking opportunities and fun outings.
Key Responsibilities
The Communications Intern will report to CSG’s Communications Director. Examples of
responsibilities and activities include:
● With supervisor’s guidance, draft content for social media, including visuals
● Work with the communications director and policy staff, and assist in developing
messaging for campaigns
● Monitor engagement, track performance across different platforms, and compile
analytics reports
● Research media contacts and help update our press list
● Research influencers in the space and help update our influencers list
● Participate in campaign strategy sessions
● Attend events like happy hours and walking tours to support content creation
Required Qualifications
● Commitment to CSG’s core values, mission and vision, and positive outlook and passion
for winning change
● Verbal and written communication skills with the ability to draft clear and compelling
messages
● Organizational skills, with attention to detail and deadlines
● Ability to work on several projects simultaneously, at varying stages of production
● Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative abilities, including the ability to work with
people of diverse backgrounds and work styles
Preferred Qualifications
● Pursuing a degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field
● Interest in policy, especially at the local and regional levels. Interest in smart growth,
urbanism, housing, transportation, land use, and conservation issues in the DC area
● Experience with design tools like Canva or Adobe
● Familiarity with social media platforms
● Interest in storytelling and media relations
● Some photography and video skills
Compensation
This position is a part-time, non-exempt / hourly position, with minimal fringe benefits. CSG pays
our interns the DC minimum wage $18.40 per hour.
Benefits
Part-time or seasonal employees generally receive minimal fringe benefits, including:
● Hybrid work environment and flexible work schedule.
● Cell phone reimbursement, up to $75 per month
● Travel Expenses / Mileage Reimbursement / Transit trips to meetings
● Pre-tax transit commute benefit
Office Location
This position will be based out of CSG’s office in Washington, DC at 1350 I Street NW, Suite
425, Washington, DC 20005, and in a hybrid manner to be decided jointly with their supervisor.
CSG’s hybrid work policy includes one to two days per week in the office, adjusted for
attendance at external meetings and events. This position may require travel within CSG’s
service area in the DC region. Periodic evening and weekend work for meetings and events,
and matched with reasonable flexibility during the week.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
This position will be completed in both an office environment and the outdoors. Office work
requires extended sitting or standing and the use of a computer, keyboard, and mouse, and
occasional lifting of boxes up to 30 lbs. Walking tours involve physical activity and observance of
safety protocols due to road traffic. Due to the public-facing nature of PEC’s mission and
community events, employees may occasionally be photographed, filmed, or quoted for use in
organization publications, promotional materials, social media, and website content.
Application Process
Interested applicants should fill out our job application form. Candidates must submit a cover
letter and resumé as a single PDF. Please submit a writing sample and examples of your work
(potentially, examples of social media posts, flyers, photos, or any other type of content yo
authored) in the portfolio part of the application.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Application Deadline: August 31, 2026
Desired start date: October 5, 2026 for the fall of 2026, with option for CSG to offer you an
extension to May 31, 2026.
If your qualifications and experience are a good fit, CSG will reach out to you within 2 weeks of
receiving your application or 5 workdays after the application deadline closes, whichever is later.
The following is what you can expect as part of our hiring process:
- Virtual interview with Communications Director and a second member of the staff
- Follow-up in person interview with Communications Director and a second
member of the staff - Short writing exercise
- Reference check
- Offer Letter and Background Check
The Piedmont Environmental Council, recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless
of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender
identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental
disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services,
or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an
equal opportunity employer.
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical
requirements of a job, therefore our job descriptions are guidelines. Your experience, which may include
paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, helps build the competencies and knowledge.
Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of
excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations during the
application or interview process may be requested. If you have any questions or concerns, please email
apply@pecva.org.
If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.