Communications Intern – Launch & Impact 

Organization: Hack for RVA 

Hours: 18-20/week  

Term: Spring 2026 

Location: Hybrid (Richmond) 

Credits: 3 credits (150 hrs) 

Contact: priorww@gmail.com 

The Opportunity 

Hack for RVA is Richmond's first civic hackathon. 300+ technologists, designers, and community members build solutions for the city. March 27-29, 2026 at the Science Museum of Virginia. Partnership with City of Richmond and Mayor Avula's Mayoral Action Plan. We need a Communications Intern to build awareness before, document the event during, and measure results after. 

What You'll Do 

Launch 

• Press releases and media outreach 
• Social content to drive registration
• Coordinate messaging with partners
• Capture photos and stories on-site 

Impact 

• Deploy surveys to capture outcomes
• Aggregate data and surface insights
• Draft impact reports
• Document learnings for future years 

Who You'll Work With 

4-person team. Fixed March deadline. You report to the Social Media Manager and Event Co-Chairs. Faculty: Judi Crenshaw (VCU Robertson) 

You Should Have 

• Clear writing, fast turnaround 
• Instagram and LinkedIn skills 
• Photography (phone is fine) 
• Spreadsheets and survey tools 

Timeline 

• Start: Jan 2026 
• Event: Mar 27-29 
• End: Apr 2026 

Format 

• Mostly remote
• On-site Mar 27-29
• 18-20 hrs/week, flexible 

What You'll Get 

✔ 3 credits via VCU Robertson School 

✔ Portfolio: 300-person civic event 

✔ Letter of rec from Mayor's Office 

✔ Work with city, nonprofit, corporate partners 

Interested? 

Resume + short note to Ford Prior at priorww@gmail.com 

Hack for RVA is a nonprofit civic initiative organized in partnership with the City of Richmond.