National Disability Institute (NDI)
Location: Remote or Washington, D.C. (hybrid options available)
Position Type: Part-time, Internship (Aug – Dec), no more than 20 hours per week
Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour
Reports To: Director of Marketing and Communications
National Disability Institute (NDI) is seeking a motivated, creative, and detail-oriented Marketing & Digital Communications Intern to support the organization’s national marketing, digital communications, and brand initiatives. This internship provides hands-on experience in digital marketing, graphic design, website management, and accessible communications while contributing to campaigns that advance financial empowerment for people with disabilities.
This role is ideal for a college student or recent graduate pursuing marketing, communications, graphic design, digital media, or a related field who is looking to build professional experience in nonprofit marketing and digital strategy. Working closely with the Marketing & Communications team, the intern will help create engaging digital content, support website updates in WordPress, develop graphics for social media and email marketing, and assist with multimedia communications projects. The intern will also gain valuable experience implementing brand standards, learning accessible design practices, and supporting integrated marketing campaigns across multiple digital channels.
Digital Content & Graphic Design
- Design graphics and visual assets for social media, email campaigns, websites, blogs, presentations, and digital marketing initiatives using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar design platforms.
- Assist in creating branded marketing materials including infographics, event graphics, promotional flyers, digital advertisements, and presentation templates.
- Resize, optimize, and format images for web and social media while maintaining brand consistency.
- Support basic video editing and creation of short-form multimedia content for digital campaigns.
Website & WordPress Support
- Update and maintain website content within WordPress, including publishing pages, blog posts, news articles, images, and downloadable resources.
- Assist with website quality assurance by reviewing content for formatting, broken links, usability, and accessibility.
- Help optimize web content for readability, search engine optimization (SEO), and user experience.
- Support implementation of digital accessibility best practices, including WCAG and Section 508 standards.
Preferred Qualifications
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, Digital Media, or a related field.
- Experience using Canva or Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, or Express).
- Experience with HubSpot or CRM tool.
- Familiarity with WordPress content management systems.
- Understanding of major social media platforms and current digital marketing trends.
- Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
- Basic knowledge of email marketing platforms such as HubSpot or Mailchimp is preferred.
- Familiarity with SEO best practices is a plus.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Interest in nonprofit communications, digital accessibility, and mission-driven marketing.
Internship Benefits
- Direct mentorship and opportunities to develop a professional portfolio.
- Flexible scheduling with remote work environment.
- Exposure to national-level disability advocacy and economic empowerment initiatives.
This is a part-time, fully remote position. NDI is anchored by the Eastern time zone. Applicants from other time zones are expected to reasonably align their work schedule with their supervisor.
Benefits
NDI offers part-time paid time off, no paid Federal Holidays.
Equal Opportunity Employer
NDI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including people with disabilities, Veterans and individuals from marginalized communities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected Veteran status.
How To Apply
To apply, please submit a complete package with the required elements outlined below. Each document should include your full name (for example: JaneSmith_Resume). Please email packet to LaShawn N. Douglas, Director Marketing & Communications, via Kara Broadus at kbroadus@ndi-inc.org. Please include Marketing & Communications Intern in the email subject line.
Application packet must include:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- College Transcript (Official or Unofficial)
The deadline to apply for this position is Friday, August 7, 2026.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Incomplete packages will not be accepted. No phone calls, please.
About Us
National Disability Institute (NDI) is a national disability-led nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the financial health and well-being of people with disabilities. Through research, education, policy development, and demonstration projects, we work to promote economic and financial empowerment for people with disabilities and their families across the United States. Our mission is to build a better financial future for all Americans with disabilities and their families.
