Marketing & Communications Intern

Ujima Legacy Fund

3409 W. Moore Street

Richmond, VA. 23230

About Ujima Legacy Fund

Founded in 2013, Ujima Legacy Fund is a giving circle created by and for civic-minded African American men in the Richmond, Virginia region. The organization's name comes from the Swahili principle of collective work and responsibility. Members pool annual contributions into a shared grant fund, then use a structured, member-driven process to award grants to local nonprofits that empower youth and young adults, ages 12 to 21, with a focus on underserved and African American communities. Since its founding, Ujima has awarded more than $500,000 to over 20 nonprofits advancing education-related programming across the Richmond region. Ujima operates in partnership with the Community Foundation of Richmond, which provides administrative and grantmaking infrastructure.

Vision

To be a distinctive philanthropic home for African American men who want to work together and invest collectively in the education of young people and the organizations that serve them.

Mission

To increase the philanthropic impact and presence of Black men in the Richmond region by pooling resources, engaging members in community issues, and directing collective giving toward nonprofits that create meaningful, lasting change for youth through education.

Strategic Objectives

• Grow membership and deepen engagement among African American men across the Richmond region
• Expand the scale and reach of annual grantmaking to nonprofits serving underserved youth
• Build a lasting endowment to sustain Ujima's philanthropic impact for future generations
• Strengthen community awareness of youth-serving organizations and the issues affecting them
• Elevate the visibility and credibility of Black philanthropy in Central Virginia

About the Role

Ujima Legacy Fund is seeking a motivated Marketing and Communications Intern to support our mission-driven work in the Richmond community. This role offers hands-on experience in nonprofit marketing, content creation, and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and scheduling content for social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.)
• Support the creation of newsletters, email campaigns, and donor communications
• Help design flyers, graphics, and promotional materials for events and initiatives
• Draft press releases, blog posts, or website copy as needed
• Track engagement metrics and help compile performance reports
• Support event promotion and assist with brand consistency across all communications channels
• Participate in committee meetings and contribute creative ideas

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with social media platforms and basic content scheduling tools
• Working knowledge of design tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar) a plus
• Interest in community development, economic justice, or nonprofit work
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills and attention to detail

What's In It for You

This internship is designed to give you real, resume-worthy experience while making a visible impact in the Richmond community.

• Portfolio-building work: real campaigns, published content, and materials you can showcase to future employers
• Direct mentorship from nonprofit and for-profit leaders and access to a network of accomplished Richmond-area professionals and philanthropists
• Exposure to the full arc of nonprofit marketing — strategy, content creation, execution, and performance reporting
• Flexible hours that can work around a class schedule (earn up to 6 credit hours toward degree attainment)
• A letter of recommendation and professional reference upon successful completion
• The chance to help tell the stories of youth-serving nonprofits making a measurable difference in the Richmond region

To Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume and brief cover letter to Otis Jones @ jonesotis60@gmail.com.