About Public Servants
We’re public servants.
We help governments, nonprofits, and mission-driven organizations strengthen how they design, communicate, and deliver public services. Our work blends strategy, creative craft, and care-centered leadership to build systems that uplift communities.
As a small, remote-first public interest consultancy, we value curiosity, integrity, and thoughtful collaboration. This internship opportunity is built for emerging creatives who want to explore civic design, storytelling, and social impact work while contributing to real project-based creative work.
Interns will have the opportunity to engage with our Founder & CEO and connect with a small creative peer group during optional check-ins and conversations.
About the role
This
part-time, hourly, project-based independent contractor (1099)
internship allows you to shape your experience around your strengths and interests. You’ll contribute to video editing, illustration, motion, digital strategy, research, or storytelling-related tasks depending on your skills and goals.
Interns will have opportunities to connect with the Founder & CEO and a small remote creative community, and gain hands-on experience contributing to creative projects that support a public interest consultancy.
Applicants will select their
top 2–3 interest areas
, and responsibilities will be tailored based on your strengths, interests, and project needs.
Responsibilities
Core responsibilities (will vary by applicant):
Edit short-form videos for Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube
Clip long-form content into concise, social-ready segments
Create illustrations and visual assets for blogs, carousels, and the website
Produce simple animations or motion graphics when applicable
Apply brand overlays, template elements, and captioning
Repackage existing content into new formats for growth platforms
Optional: Participate in creative discussions, peer check-ins, or critique sessions
Engage with peers in a remote creative community, as desired
Optional responsibilities (if aligned with skills):
Conduct desk research or support light design research
Assist in preparing materials for workshops or facilitation
Support synthesis and documentation tasks
Contribute to behind-the-scenes creative or operational needs
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications:
Current undergraduate/graduate student, recent graduate, or emerging creative
Demonstrated interest in public service, civic design, or social impact
Portfolio or work samples
Experience in at least one creative area
Ability to work independently in a remote environment
Comfort discussing ideas, sharing creative work, and exchanging feedback
Authorized to work in the U.S. and based in the U.S.
Proficient in written and spoken English
Preferred qualifications
(will vary by applicant):
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Procreate, or other creative tools
Familiarity with social platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok)
Ability to add captions, overlays, or animations within brand guidelines
Light experience in research, analysis, or facilitation
Prior remote work, online learning, or digital collaboration experience
Interest in civic design, design operations, or public interest storytelling
Additional information
Classification:
Independent contractor (1099), paid through Rippling
Hours:
10 hours maximum each week, flexible timing
Location:
Remote (U.S.-based)
Environment:
Stable, private, and secure internet connection required
Timeline:
Fall 2026;
approximately
October 5—December 4
Tools:
Work includes video conferencing, Slack, and Google Suite
AI restrictions:
Some tasks may require limited AI use
Background checks:
May be required depending on project involvement
English proficiency:
This internship involves producing and collaborating on English-language content. Applicants must be comfortable communicating and working in English in a professional context.
Portfolio rights:
Interns will receive credit for published work and support developing portfolio pieces
Peer learning:
Interns will be able to participate in optional peer presentations and creative exchanges to learn from one another.
Practice Sessions:
Interns will be invited to join Practice Sessions—informal learning conversations with members of the Public Servants network across design, communications, research, policy, and public service.
Equipment:
Interns must have access to a personal computer that can support creative work for their focus area. Public Servants does not provide computers for internship roles/contracts at this time.
Software access:
If specialized creative software is required for your internship focus area, Public Servants will work with you to ensure you have temporary access for the duration of the internship.
Creative materials:
Public Servants may reimburse limited creative materials or small asset purchases for internship-related work when approved in advance.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Public Servants is committed to equal opportunity and strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented communities to apply.
Encouragement to apply:
If you’re excited but unsure whether you meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply—creativity, curiosity, and mission alignment matter deeply here.
Accessibility:
We’re committed to an inclusive process. If you need accommodations at any stage of the application or hiring process, please email your main point of contact or
[email protected]
.
To learn more about the learning environment and what we offer interns, read our Fall 2026 internship overview here:
https://publicservants.com/in-service/2026-fall-internship