About Free the Slaves
Founded in 2000, Free the Slaves (FTS) is a pioneer and leader in the global effort to eradicate slavery. Our mission is to liberate those in slavery and change the conditions that allow slavery to persist. Free the Slaves works at the grassroots level to empower vulnerable individuals and communities to achieve freedom from slavery and develop resistance to slavery. We work with and through local partners to build national capacity to combat slavery and trafficking. We advocate for policies and laws that help in the fight against slavery. We are committed to rigorous assessment of our work and scrupulous integrity in the use of donor funds. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., with programs in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Middle East, Free the Slaves has a diverse and expert staff and a highly engaged and supportive board of directors. For more information, see: www.freetheslaves.net.
Position Title: Communications Intern – Organizational Communications & Knowledge Management
Location: Remote
Internship Term: January–June 2026
Hours: Part-time (approx. 10–15 hours/week)
Compensation: Unpaid
Position Overview
The Communications Intern will provide vital support to the Communications and Programs teams by helping improve internal and external information sharing across the organization. This role blends communications, research, and knowledge management functions—ideal for someone interested in the intersection of storytelling, systems thinking, and organizational learning. Projects will include supporting internal documentation, capturing technical knowledge, and contributing to external messaging for advocacy and education.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in drafting, editing, and formatting internal documents and manuals (e.g., style guides, SOPs, toolkits)
- Organize and maintain internal knowledge-sharing platforms and digital resource libraries
- Support internal communication efforts across teams and regions (e.g., newsletters, updates, templates)
- Contribute to ongoing research and content development for organizational messaging and campaigns
- Help document communications workflows, style guidance, and tool usage for team onboarding
- Assist with formatting and editing training materials for internal use
- Collaborate with program teams to translate complex or technical content into accessible language
- Other tasks as assigned
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Interest in human rights, nonprofit communications, or knowledge management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail and a strong sense of structure, organization, and tone
- Familiarity with Microsoft 365, Canva, Microsoft SharePoint, or other collaborative platforms is a plus
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently
- Comfortable communicating across time zones and cultures
- Experience with document design, information architecture, or content organization is a bonus
Why This Internship is Valuable for Your Career
- Experience supporting both internal and external communications in a global NGO
- Exposure to knowledge management systems and content design
- Practical skills in editing, document formatting, and internal process documentation
- Contribution to work that supports survivor-centered, anti-trafficking, and social justice efforts
- Mentorship from the Head of Communications and opportunities to engage with FTS staff across departments
- Skills applicable to careers in communications, nonprofit operations, knowledge management, and international development
How to apply
To Apply:
Please submit a resume, a brief cover letter, and a short writing sample to Communications@freetheslaves.net by December 15, 2025. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Free the Slaves is an equal-opportunity organization. Qualified applicants are considered for employment and consultancies without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Survivors of modern slavery and trafficking are encouraged to apply