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MARKETING, COMMUNICATION & DIGITAL CONTENT CREATION FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE INTERNSHIP

We fight for equal justice and human dignity by supporting our clients in achieving their legal and life goals. We zealously advocate for the rights of individuals and promote just public policy to protect the rights of all.

Our Values

Courage   •   Accountability   •   Respect   •   Excellence

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION MISSION STATEMENT

CPCS is committed to protecting the fundamental constitutional and human rights of our assigned clients through zealous advocacy, community-oriented defense, and the fullness of excellent legal representation.  We are dedicated to building and maintaining strong professional relationships, while striving to accept, listen to and respect the diverse circumstances of each client, as we dedicate ourselves to meeting their individual needs.  It is our CPCS mission to achieve these goals, and in furtherance thereof, we embrace and endorse diversity, equity and inclusion as our core values as we maintain a steadfast commitment to: (1) Ensure that CPCS management and staff members represent a broad range of human differences and experience; (2) Provide a work climate that is respectful and supports success; and (3) Promote the dignity and well-being of all staff members. CPCS leadership is responsible for ensuring equity, diversity, and inclusion. The ability to achieve these goals with any level of certainty is ultimately the responsibility of each member of the CPCS community.

AGENCY OVERVIEW

CPCS is the state agency in Massachusetts responsible for providing an attorney when the state or federal constitution or a state statute requires the appointment of an attorney for a person who cannot afford to retain one.  The agency provides representation in criminal, delinquency, youthful offender, family regulation, guardianship, mental health, sexually dangerous person, and sex offender registry cases, as well as in appeals and post-conviction and post-judgment proceedings related to those matters.

The clients we represent are diverse across every context imaginable and bring many unique cultural dimensions to the matters we address. This reality creates a critical need for CPCS staff to be culturally competent and able to work well with people of different races, ethnicities, genders and/or sexual orientation identities, abilities, and limited English proficiency, among other protected characteristics.

INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW

The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) is seeking a creative and motivated intern with an interest in marketing, communications, graphic design, and digital content creation to support statewide recruitment and outreach efforts.

The intern will be supervised by the Private Attorney Outreach Partner but will collaborate with the Communication Director and Content Creator to help develop creative strategies and materials designed to increase awareness of CPCS private attorney panel opportunities. Projects will include pitching and creating digital content, social media campaigns, recruitment materials, attorney features, advertisements, and other marketing tools that highlight the important work of CPCS attorneys across Massachusetts.

This internship provides an opportunity for a student interested in applying their creative skills in a mission-driven environment while gaining hands-on experience building and promoting a statewide recruitment campaign.

Unlike a traditional internship, students will have the opportunity to build a portfolio of professional work while supporting a social justice organization committed to expanding access to quality legal representation.

The internship may be completed over one academic semester or the full academic year and requires a minimum commitment of 20 hours per week.

This internship can be done from anywhere; work will be mainly remote but may require travel to different office locations as needed.   

QUALIFICATIONS

Ideal candidates will have:

• Coursework, or experience in marketing, communications, graphic design, public relations, journalism, digital media, or related fields;
• Experience creating content for social media platforms;
• Familiarity with graphic design tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar programs;
• Strong writing skills and the ability to communicate information in a clear, engaging, and visually compelling way;
• Creativity and an interest in developing new ways to tell stories and reach audiences;
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently;
• An interest in public service, social justice, access to justice, or mission-driven work.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Interested candidates should have a demonstrated commitment to the principle of zealous advocacy, community-oriented defense, and the protection of fundamental constitutional and human rights.

Candidates must also have access to:

• A personal computer with home internet access sufficient to work remotely.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Interested applicants should submit (1) Resume, (2) Personal Mission Statement (one-page detailing your interest in the internship, your personal qualities and background, and what draws you to this work, and (3) Sample work demonstrating design/content capabilities.  

Applications received prior to August 15, 2026 will be given preference.

INTERNSHIP FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

Please note that this is an unpaid internship. CPCS can work with students to support the receipt of externship credit.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Marketing, Communications & Digital Content Creation for Social Justice Intern will assist with a variety of projects, including:

• Developing creative content for CPCS social media platforms focused on attorney recruitment and engagement;
• Creating new video content for the website that uses storytelling to highlight the experiences of private panel attorneys, staff, and interns, while showcasing the impact and value of working with CPCS.
• Designing recruitment materials, including flyers, brochures, advertisements, event materials, and digital content;
• Supporting the development of marketing campaigns designed to raise awareness about private attorney opportunities with CPCS;

EEO Statement

The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation as required by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other applicable federal and state statutes and organizational policies.  Applicants who have questions about equal employment opportunity or who need reasonable accommodations can contact the Chief Human Resources Officer,Sandra DeBow-Huang, at sdebow@publiccounsel.net