FMS Narratives

Description

Formed in the wake of the 2008 crisis, Americans for Financial Reform  is working to lay the foundation for a strong, stable, and ethical  financial system – one that serves the economy and the nation as a  whole, rather than a select few, and we are looking for bright interns  to join the fight! 

To apply:  
Please  send a resume, a cover letter, a brief writing sample, and three  references to internships@ourfinancialsecurity.org. Please note that we  are unable to hire residents from the state of California. 

Please submit application materials by Friday, November 21st, 2025

Communications Internship: The communications intern, a position that can last up to a year, will  report to the Communications Director and is an opportunity to practice  and learn a wide variety of communications skills involved in issue  advocacy, often in a very fast-paced environment, and pave the way for  further work in this space.

Previous AFR communications  interns have spent between 3 and 12 months at the organization and gone  on to stimulating jobs in other progressive advocacy organizations, in  the federal government, the private sector, and at AFR itself. The  Communications Coordinator prioritizes helping interns find full-time  employment if they prove eager to learn and capable in their work at  AFR.

Responsibilities for the Communications Internship will include:

• Collecting and circulating articles helpful to AFR advocacy

• Aiding in the creation of AFR’s weekly newsletter, Financial Justice

• Writing and editing news releases

• Learning and using software for sending news releases and creating lists of journalists

• Selected research projects in partnership with campaign and policy staff

• Support AFR coalition members if possible/necessary

• Assist in organization/execution of AFR events, often online

• Participation in intern learning opportunities at AFR and elsewhere

• Support Communications Coordinator as needed

Qualifications for the Communications Internship:  
Ideal  candidates must have a strong commitment to racial justice, economic  justice, and social justice. They should have excellent written and oral  communication skills, high proficiency with general office software  (G-Suite, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and knowledge and  experience with social networks. Candidates must also be  detail-oriented, with solid judgment and good relationship-building  skills. Location in the Washington, DC area is preferred but definitely  not essential.

Compensation:
AFR  Ed Fund offers interns a compensation of $17.95/hour, together with  stimulating, soul-satisfying work, and a crash course in public-interest  advocacy, financial regulation, communications, and coalition building.  Academic credit is available as well.

Requirements:
Ideal  candidates must have a strong commitment to racial justice, economic  justice, and social justice. They should have excellent written and oral  communication skills, and high proficiency with general office software  (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint preferred). Candidates must also  be detail-oriented, with solid judgment and good relationship-building  skills.