WHO WE ARE

Engineers Without Borders USA exists to help build thriving communities around the world.  We build a better world through engineering projects that empower communities to meet their basic human needs. We celebrate the joy that comes when communities get safe water flowing for the first time, light that now shines where it was dark, and bridges and pathways that connect to new opportunities. Our team is committed to community engineering to make a meaningful, lasting, and positive difference that elevates the leadership and autonomy of our partner communities. We are part of an equitable, global network of organizations focusing on community engineering to promote social justice.

We mobilize thousands of volunteers every year to respond to underserved and overburdened communities' engineering needs. 

We are seeking a motivated and creatively inclined Marketing and Communications Intern to join our team. This dynamic role provides the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping to communicate the incredible work of our volunteers and the life-changing initiatives they support worldwide.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Marketing and Communications Intern, your tasks will include:

1. Content Management:

   • Assist in organizing and maintaining our storytelling content library, including photos, interviews, story notes, and other creative assets, to ensure accessibility and usability.

2. Content Creation:

   • Write compelling stories about EWB-USA’s global impact and create visual assets for digital platforms.

   • Create visual assets for EWB-USA’s marketing, including infographics, short-form videos, pamphlet materials and more.

   • Build your marketing portfolio while working on impactful content that highlights our mission and successes.

3. Updating PR Materials:

   • Collaborate with various departments to gather information and update public relations materials, ensuring accuracy and relevance.

   • Collaborate with EWB-USA’s PR firm and gather relevant information to contribute to press releases, thought leadership, and earned media opportunities.

What You’ll Learn:

• Ethical Storytelling: How to effectively communicate stories with cultural sensitivity and integrity.

• Persuasive Writing: Develop writing skills tailored to inspire action and engagement.

• Content Strategy: Gain hands-on experience in organizing and curating content for maximum impact.

• Nonprofit Communications: Learn how marketing and communications drive organizational goals in the nonprofit sector.

Professional Portfolio Building: Gain valuable experience creating content that can be showcased in your professional portfolio to help advance your career.

Who We’re Looking For:

We are seeking candidates who are:

• Creative and Detail-Oriented: You have a passion for storytelling, a keen eye for design, and are highly organized.

• Self-Motivated and Independent: You thrive in a remote working environment and are comfortable managing tasks with minimal supervision.

• Collaborative: You enjoy working with others and are open to feedback.

• Passionate about International Development: You believe in the mission of EWB-USA and want to help amplify its impact.

• Proficiency or willingness to learn G Suite, Canva, or similar tools 

• Experience with social media platforms, content management systems, or databases is a bonus but not required.

Details:

• Duration:3-6 months (flexible, with the possibility to extend based on mutual interest).

• Hours:10-15 hours per week (flexible, depending on your schedule).

• Compensation:Unpaid (opportunity to fulfill some internship requirements, dependent on school’s criteria). 

• Perks:A covered registration to EWB-USA’s 2026 National Conference (valued at over $400), EWB-USA Merchandise, networking opportunities with EWB-USA Staff, International NGO Partners, and Corporate Partners from top US Engineering Firms. 

EWB-USA’s Vision for DEI: 

In support of EWB-USA’s mission and vision, EWB-USA believes in the utmost importance of creating a safe space for all staff, volunteers, and partners to learn, grow, reflect, and feel free to be their authentic selves. We envision an EWB-USA that is a champion of DEI in the engineering industry and sets a positive example of true commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

Ready to join us?
If you’re enthusiastic about making a global impact through marketing and storytelling, we encourage you to apply! Submit your resume, and cover letter to apply for this position. We look forward to hearing from you!