Communications Intern

TEXAS CASA SEEKS

COMMUNICATIONS INTERN

Location:

Austin, Texas

Reports to:

Communications Manager

Effective:
September 8, 2026

Texas CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is part of a national volunteer movement that began in 1977 in Seattle when a juvenile court judge conceived the idea of citizen volunteers speaking up for the best interests of children who are in foster care due to allegations of abuse or neglect. Today, the CASA movement has evolved into one of the largest volunteer organizations in the country.

Judges appoint CASA volunteers to advocate for children in court, school and other settings with the goal of reuniting children with their families. Collectively, the local CASA programs in Texas serve the majority of Texas’ 254 counties. As integral members of their respective communities, they recruit, train, supervise and support court-appointed volunteers to advocate for the best interest of children.

Local programs also coordinate and collaborate with other service providers who share the mission of supporting Texas families.

Established in 1989, Texas CASA is the statewide membership association for all local CASA programs. In this role, we support the CASA network by serving as the administrator of state and federal funds, setting and monitoring standards, providing training, leading a statewide volunteer recruitment campaign, advocating for public policy and more. Texas CASA is committed to partnering with statewide stakeholders and the CASA network to elevate best practices when working with children and families.

Texas CASA is a registered 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to support local CASA programs with training, community awareness, resources and public policy to make a positive difference in the lives of children and families in Texas.

To support Texas CASA’s communications efforts by creating and editing content, assisting with digital and social media communications, supporting storytelling and media initiatives, and contributing to projects that strengthen awareness of Texas CASA and the statewide CASA network.

• Assist with maintaining Texas CASA’s social media presence, including content development, scheduling, posting, and community engagement.
• Support the development and maintenance of social media content calendars.
• Assist with creating graphics and other visual content for social media using Canva and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Monitor social media and digital communications for relevant conversations, trends, news, and opportunities to elevate Texas CASA’s work.
• Assist with researching, developing, and organizing story ideas that highlight the impact of CASA volunteers, local CASA programs, and the Texas CASA network.
• Adapt content for different audiences and communication channels.
• Assist with the development and distribution of Texas CASA newsletters and email campaigns.
• Assist with tracking and reporting social media and email marketing performance.
• Assist with gathering, organizing, and maintaining photography, video, and other digital communications assets.

• Provide communications support to Texas CASA departments and staff as assigned by the Communications Manager.
• Assist with the development of marketing, promotional, event, and training-related communications materials.
• Research communications trends, best practices, and emerging platforms and make recommendations to improve Texas CASA’s communications efforts.
• Assist with special communications projects, campaigns, events, and initiatives.
• Participate in team meetings and collaborate with staff across the organization to support timely and effective communications.
• Support photography…