We’re looking for interns passionate about housing justice
Communications and Community Organizing Internship for WSU Murrow College of Communications students (2 positions)
Hosted by: People First Communications
Client Partnership: Corpus Commons
About People First Communications
People First was co-founded by Amethyst and Garrett Freibott-Kalt, both former students in the Murrow College of Communications. They use their skills in storytelling and fundraising to support nonprofits on the frontline of addressing housing insecurity by using person-centered stories to create community action. This internship is an opportunity to translate your communications skills into social impact.
About this Internship
People First Communications is looking for two Murrow College interns who care about ending housing insecurity and want hands-on campaign and community organizing experience. With guidance and support from People First, these interns will work closely with Corpus Commons, Boise's only year-round day shelter, whose mission is to ease the burden of local homelessness. In 2025, with the support of People First, Corpus Commons' Avenues for Hope campaign raised more than $300,000. Interns will learn about housing and homelessness while helping build on that momentum for this year's campaign.
Responsibilities
Learning
Attend and take notes during People First's weekly action meetings with Corpus Commons
Attend People First's Avenues for Hope trainings and apply lessons learned to Corpus Commons' campaign
Read, discuss, and write a blog post about lessons learned from When We Walk By
Avenues for Hope Support
Assist in content creation including social media posts, social media ads, landing pages, outreach materials, and more
Monitor and report on campaign performance
Corpus Commons Support
Assist with community outreach to boost event attendance and participation for the Great Gingerbread Build
Attend and contribute to Corpus Commons' monthly Community Engagement Group meetings
Help set up builder fundraising pages on Avenues for Hope platform
Scope and identify relevant community groups and partners for The Great Gingerbread Build, supporting the scheduling of community presentations and getting the event on community calendars.
Program Structure
Interns will read When We Walk By and participate in ongoing group discussions about the book throughout the internship
Interns will attend weekly Corpus Commons action meetings (virtual, Tuesdays at 10am), helping capture next steps and contributing to discussions regarding communications and community organizing efforts
Interns will attend Avenues for Hope trainings hosted by People First Communications (one hour, via Zoom) and apply those principles to support Corpus Commons' campaign
Interns will support Corpus Commons' Avenues for Hope campaign through content creation and community outreach
Interns will also support Corpus Commons' 2nd annual Great Gingerbread Build, an event that plays an integral role in the success of their Avenues for Hope campaign
Who we’re looking for
Background in community organizing and/or event coordination
Strong team player
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strategic thinker who is also scrappy and resourceful
Passion for social justice and housing justice
Credit & Compensation
Interns will receive academic credit through WSU Murrow College, and should confirm and discuss this process with their academic advisor. Additionally, upon reaching agreed upon milestones, interns will receive a stipend of $500.
