Description
About Ibis Reproductive Health
Ibis Reproductive Health is an international nonprofit organization with a mission to drive change through bold, rigorous research and principled partnerships that advance sexual and reproductive autonomy, choices, and health worldwide. We believe that research can catalyze change when the entire research process is viewed as an opportunity to shift power, is undertaken in partnership with the communities most affected, and includes focus on how data can be most effectively used to make change. We focus on increasing access to quality abortion care, transforming access to abortion and contraception through technology and service innovations, and expanding comprehensive sexual and reproductive health information and services. Our offices are in Cambridge, MA; Johannesburg, South Africa; and Oakland, CA, with several staff working remotely. For more information about Ibis, visit: ibisreproductivehealth.org.
About the Free the Pill Project
Free the Pill is a project of Ibis Reproductive Health focused on moving birth control pills over the counter in the United States. The project involves a 275+ member Free the Pill coalition and a public-facing Free the Pill campaign. The Free the Pill coalition (formerly known as the Oral Contraceptives Over-the-Counter Working Group) has been working since 2004 to build the evidence and mobilize support to move birth control pills OTC in the United States that are affordable, covered by insurance, and available to people of all ages. The Free the Pill campaign serves as the public-facing vehicle for raising awareness and increasing support for OTC birth control pills in the United States. Both the coalition and campaign apply a reproductive justice lens and a youth-adult partnership model while aiming to center communities who currently face the most barriers to contraceptive access due to systemic inequities.
Communications + Campaign Building Intern Position Description
We seek one communications and campaign intern to support with developing digital content, including social media, website, and blog posts. This intern would also support our communications team around key campaign moments, including Free the Pill Day (May 9) and World Contraception Day (September 26). This is a remote position based within the United States. If you are located near the Cambridge, MA or Oakland, CA offices, there may be opportunities to visit the office.
Desired qualifications and skills
Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.
- Strong communications skills; ability to write clear and compelling content and proactively
communicate with teams - Demonstrated experience developing social media content—including graphics, copy, and
video content—for Instagram, X/Twitter, Bluesky, and/or Facebook - Familiarity with tools such as Canva, InDesign, Squarespace, and/or Hootsuite a plus
- Experience working on public facing advocacy campaigns a plus
- Strong attention to detail and time management skills
- Collaborative workstyle with an ability to work independently after guidance is provided
- Interest in/experience working with diverse communities and populations (ex. BIPOC,
LGBTQIA, etc.) - Interest in/experience working in the reproductive health, rights, and justice space
- Experience with individual donor campaigns, social media ads, or marketing a plus
Internship timeline and format
This position is expected to begin in April and end in September. This position will require a time commitment of approximately 15 hours a week for 20 weeks; however, this may be flexible depending on the candidate’s availability and project needs. The intern will receive a modest stipend
(minimum of $6,000 for 20 weeks). There may be an opportunity to extend the length of the internship, but this is dependent on funding. This position is based in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor work visas at this time.
To apply
Please complete the general questions and the relevant position-specific questions in the application and upload your curriculum vitae or resume. No cover letters or phone calls please. Due to the large volume of applications we receive, we will only be able to contact those who are being screened and interviewed for the position. Ibis seeks to build and maintain a diverse and inclusive workplace; we encourage applications from people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ people, first-generation college graduates, and people from other underrepresented communities. As part of the questions below, we request recruitment and demographic data to help us track our success at reaching a diverse pool of candidates. Ibis is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace. Your responses to the recruitment and demographic questions are voluntary and will not impact your consideration for this job. Hiring decisions are based exclusively on candidates’ ability to meet the skills outlined in the job announcement. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with a final deadline of April 3, 2026. The application process consists of the application below and, if selected, one virtual interview with 1-2 members of the Ibis hiring team.
