Intern, Communications

The Organization 

The Commonwealth Fund — among the first private foundations started by a woman philanthropist, Anna M. Harkness — was established in 1918 with the broad charge to enhance the common good. 

Today, the mission of the Commonwealth Fund is to promote a high-performing health care system that achieves better access, improved quality, and greater efficiency, particularly for society’s most vulnerable, including low-income people, the uninsured, and people of color. The Fund carries out this mandate by supporting independent research on health care issues and making grants to improve health care practice and policy. 

The Commonwealth Fund envisions a U.S. health care system that values and benefits all people equally — one that pursues equity in health care and health outcomes as well as in leadership and decision-making. We believe this requires an alliance of people and institutions across society working together to recognize the lived experience of all individuals; ensure the delivery of compassionate, affordable, quality health care; and strive for equitable outcomes for all. 

Our Values and Commitment to Equity 

The Commonwealth Fund’s founding principles guide us to this day and inform our core values. These values inspire our work; delineate our shared responsibility to one another, our partners, and our collaborators; and reflect our unwavering commitment to each other. 

We strive to be Bold and Impactful. We are courageous innovators who seek to achieve our mission by maximizing the change we create and challenging the status quo. 

We center Community and our Common Humanity. We foster an inclusive environment by valuing and respecting everyone and by amplifying diverse voices. 

We anchor Equity and Integrity in all we do. We are principled changemakers who act responsibly to achieve a positive impact for all. 

We work in a Collaborative and Joyful environment. We are cocreators of an environment where individuals feel valued, united by shared purpose, and empowered to contribute their best effort to collectively achieve the Commonwealth Fund’s full potential. 

Internship Description  

The intern will provide support to the Communications team and report to the Communications Manager.  

Specific Responsibilities 

Specific responsibilities for this internship may include:  

• Managing our media and grantee clip tracking, in coordination with our outside consultant 
• Gathering and distributing metrics and analysis of impact post-major publication release 
• Tracking and reporting on Fund publications and products 
• Loading publications onto our website in Drupal.  
• Possibly composing social media posts for the Fund’s platforms, including BlueSky, Instagram, and LinkedIn; writing or; editing email alerts to promote Fund publications and products and writing/revising video copy 

Core Competencies and Qualifications 

• This internship requires demonstrated skills and experience in the following areas: 
• Excellent writing skills, particularly in translating detailed health policy information for lay audiences 
• Competency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint 
• Skilled project manager and strong organizational skills — must be able to keep track of multiple streams of work in an organized manner 
• Self-starter and a collaborative team player. 

The ideal candidate for this internship is a second-year student in a graduate journalism or communications program, or a junior or senior in an undergraduate program.  

Sound judgment, integrity, and the ability to listen with sensitivity to others are particularly important traits to have in a small organization like the Commonwealth Fund, where teamwork is essential to our effectiveness. The ability to work collegially with a variety of individuals and an interest in and strong commitment to the Fund’s mission and grants programs are key qualifications.    

Location and Time 

This internship is based in our New York City location. The internship is anticipated to be 20–25 hours per week starting in September 2025. It will run through July 2026, although the end date is flexible. 

Stipend 

The intern will receive a stipend of $28 per hour. 

Apply using this link: Intern, Communications at The Commonwealth Fund 

Employment at the Commonwealth Fund is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, medical condition, disability, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.