Intern – Communications

Spring Semester 2026

The Richmond SPCA is a non-profit organization located in the heart of Richmond, Virginia. As a leader in the field of animal welfare, we are cultivating a community committed to saving, protecting and enriching animal lives with a mission to provide education and resources to achieve and sustain a no-kill community. Annually, we rescue, rehabilitate and find homes for approximately 4,000 homeless animals while also providing our region with vital safety net programs designed to keep thousands of pets in loving homes and out of shelters. Our values of collaboration, creativity, honesty, inclusion and respect guide not only what we do – but how we do it.  

The Communications Intern will join a creative, mission-focused communications team. During the semester the intern will have the chance to work on projects across different channels of communication, garner an understanding of the nonprofit space, and learn from the broader Advancement team. This opportunity is perfect for a student in mass communications, public relations, or a similar track. 

Experience and assignments including, but not limited to:

• Assist Communications team with event related promotions, calendar submissions, and more.

• Work in tandem with Communications Project Manager to download weekly broadcast media, upload and write descriptions for Richmond SPCA YouTube channel as directed.

• Opportunity to attend weekly broadcast segments at 12OnYourSide with Director of Communications and select pet of the week, pending class schedule.
  
  
• Work on select community engagement and research projects as they arise during the semester.
  
  
• Assist with creation and management of photo library.
  
  
• Attend adoption and community events with the Richmond SPCA at intern’s discretion, based on schedule.
  
  
• Opportunity to work with broader advancement team on events, fundraising, and stewardship projects.
  
  
• Research projects as needed for advocacy  throughout General Assembly 2026 session.

Apply: Send resume to Dori McGuire at dmcguire@richmondspca.org