Lampousa is Seeking a Communications Intern
Communications & Digital Media Intern (Unpaid)
Lampousa Cypriot American Association
- Commitment: ~6–12 hours per month
- Duration: 12 months
- Location: Remote / New Jersey–New York Metro preferred but not required
ABOUT LAMPOUSA
The Lampousa Cypriot American Association is a nearly 90-year-old cultural organization dedicated to preserving and promoting Greek Cypriot heritage in the United States. Our newly relaunched website—Lampousa.org—along with our growing social presence on Instagram (@lampousausa) and Facebook, is part of a modern communications initiative led by our new Communications Committee.
This internship offers a unique opportunity to help shape the digital voice of a vibrant, historic community organization—and gain real-world experience in media, content creation, and audience engagement.
ROLE OVERVIEW
We are seeking a Communications & Digital Media Intern to support Lampousa’s online presence across our website, newsletter, and social media channels. This is an excellent role for a college student or recent graduate beginning their career in communications, journalism, marketing, digital media, or public relations.
The internship is unpaid, but provides mentorship, portfolio-quality work, and hands-on experience with modern content workflows—including the use of AI tools for drafting, storytelling, metrics, and engagement optimization.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create and edit content for Lampousa.org, including announcements, event pages, and community features
- Assist in producing our monthly or quarterly newsletter (Mailchimp or similar)
- Help manage and update Instagram and Facebook accounts
- Draft captions, choose visuals, optimize posting times, and monitor engagement metrics
- Support event promotions—flyers, highlights, photo galleries, recaps
- Maintain a consistent brand voice aligned with the mission of Lampousa
- Collaborate with the Communications Committee and receive mentorship in communications strategy
- Use AI tools (ChatGPT, Canva AI, etc.) to accelerate content creation and analyze audience engagement
IDEAL CANDIDATE
- College student or recent graduate in communications, journalism, marketing, digital media, or related fields
- Strong writing and editing skills
- Interest in storytelling, culture, and community-driven content
- Familiarity with Instagram and Facebook content styles
- Curious about AI-assisted media creation and learning new tools
- Organized, self-directed, and able to meet light monthly deadlines
- Passion for Greek or Cypriot culture is a plus but not required
TIME COMMITMENT
- Approximately 6–12 hours per month, depending on ongoing events and campaigns
- 12-month commitment to support continuity and long-term growth
WHAT YOU'LL GAIN
- Professional experience in nonprofit and cultural communications
- Published writing pieces for your portfolio
- Experience using analytics and AI tools to guide media strategy
- A chance to shape the online identity of a historic cultural organization
- A meaningful connection to a vibrant Greek Cypriot community
HOW TO APPLY
Please send:
- A short introduction about yourself
- Any writing samples or content examples (if available)
- Links to social profiles (optional)
Email: yasou@lampousa.org