About the Foundation:

Trellis Foundation is a grant-making public charitable organization dedicated to improving postsecondary attainment for low-income students and students of color in Texas. Our approach is highly collaborative and prioritizes catalytic investments, focused on changing or informing change to policy, practice, and systems.

Position Overview:

The Communications Intern will assist with the day-to-day external communications activities of Trellis Foundation. This role is ideal for an undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field. The intern will gain hands-on experience in various aspects of nonprofit communications, including social media management, content creation, and public relations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Social Media Management: Assist in managing and growing the Foundation’s presence on LinkedIn.
• Content Creation: Develop and design content for email marketing, newsletters, blog posts, research products, and other communication materials.
• Public Relations: Assist in maintaining relationships with media contacts.
• Event Planning: Help plan, promote, and coordinate events, including creating promotional materials, helping with logistics, and managing event communications.
• Website Management: Assist in updating and maintaining the organization's website content.
• Training: Help design and implement training for team members on maintaining brand fidelity, using social media, media relations, blog writing, and other topics. 
• Other administrative duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Candidates must reside in Texas.
• Enrollment in an accredited college or university in an undergraduate program in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in social media platforms.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to visit our offices in Round Rock, Texas, as often as twice a month.
• Basic graphic design skills.
• Experience with CRMs or email marketing.

Learning Opportunities:

• Gain practical experience in nonprofit communications and marketing.
• Develop skills in social media management, content creation, and public relations.
• Learn about the inner workings of a nonprofit foundation.

Supervision:

The Communications Intern will report to the Strategic Learning Officer.

Duration and Hours:

This part-time position requires approximately 15-20 hours per week, with flexible work hours scheduled within regular business hours. Start date and term length are flexible but are expected to include the fall 2025 and spring 2026 semesters, with a flexible start date in mid to late August 2025.

Compensation:

This is a hybrid, non-exempt position with an hourly rate of $20 per hour. If your academic institution allows you to receive course credit for internship experiences, you must coordinate credit requirements directly with your college or university and communicate to the Foundation any employer requirements (such as complete supervisory assessments) your institution requires for course credit.

Application Process:

Applications should be submitted via the online portal. Finalists will be asked to perform a timed writing exercise. The position will be open until filled.

Trellis Foundation values the perspective of students who have experienced barriers to accessing and completing postsecondary education, and we encourage applicants with such experiences to apply. The Foundation supports all interns and employees with reasonable accommodations.