Catalyst Now is seeking a highly motivated Communications Intern (starting Feb 2026) proficient in digital strategy and multimedia content. Work with leaders from Skoll, Ashoka, and more, all from a remote global setting.
Catalyst Now is a dynamic global movement of social innovators transforming systems and driving sustainable change to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals worldwide.
Our mission is to co-create spaces where the world’s social innovators connect, collaborate and contribute to transformational change.
Our Vision for 2025- 2029
Our world faces unprecedented challenges, a polycrisis that spans from climate change and conflicts to deep-rooted inequalities. Yet, in this landscape of complexity, we at Catalyst Now see immense opportunity to act differently and achieve the changes we stand for. Our journey, which began as a WhatsApp group of visionary social innovators, has evolved into a global movement of over 6,000 members representing more than 4,500 organizations across 156 countries, to transform systems and drive sustainable change to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals worldwide.
Catalyst Now has transformed from its beginnings as a nimble, startup enterprise to a fast-growing movement.
About the Communications and Shifting Narrative Team
We are seeking communications interns to join our Communications and Shifting Narrative Team. This role is pivotal in amplifying Catalyst Now’s global presence and supporting its mission to drive systemic change. This role involves executing digital strategies, from managing multi-platform social media accounts to creating compelling multimedia content. The intern will bridge the gap between our global movement and its diverse stakeholders, ensuring consistent messaging across newsletters, websites, and events, while monitoring key metrics to optimize our reach in advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Key responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include:
- Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies aligned with our movement’s objectives.
- Manage our social media presence across multiple platforms (Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook).
- Create compelling content for various channels, including newsletters, website updates, and social media.
- Coordinate with members to gather and share impact stories and best practices.
- Support the organisation of virtual and in-person events through communications.
- Maintain and update our website content.
- Develop communication materials for different stakeholders.
- Monitor and analyse communication metrics.
- Support internal communications among our global membership.
- Any other ad hoc tasks as requested, and being willing to be flexible when required.
Qualifications and experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field.
- High familiarity with social media platforms and current digital trends.
- Strong storytelling and writing skills.
- Proficiency in design tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite).
- Ability to create video content.
- Willingness to learn tools like Mailchimp or similar.
- An active interest in global issues and challenges, their complexity, and nuances.
- Ability to work in a multicultural, global environment and demonstrate cultural sensitivity.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Proficiency in Spanish, French, Portuguese, Arabic, or other languages is a strong plus.
- The ability to work independently in a remote, fast-paced environment and across time zones, and a willingness to learn from experience.
- Desire to work collaboratively, with a positive attitude and ability to rise to challenges.
- Hands-on attitude, flexibility, and ability to adapt to new tasks, and a willingness to help out when required.
Catalyst Offer
- Six-month internship, full-time contract.
- The opportunity to work with a young and dynamic team in a fast-paced global environment, on-the-job training opportunities, and experience within an international NGO.
- The ability to coordinate personal projects to improve the work of the organization.
- Good working atmosphere with a small and dedicated team.
- An opportunity to work with the world’s most prestigious social entrepreneurs and innovators. Working in a dynamic network of almost 4,000 organizations across the globe, including Skoll Foundation, Ashoka, Schwab Foundation, and Echoing Green.
- Small stipend a month if you are not eligible for any other grants or scholarships.
This position is remote and can be carried out from anywhere in the world with 4 hours overlap with CET working hours.
Internship Start Date
February 2026, for a period of six months
