What is PollyLabs?

PollyLabs is a nonprofit organization in the tech-for-good space. Our mission is to solve societal issues at scale through the use of existing technologies. We operate as a hybrid organization that functions as a think tank and startup studio. 

We currently run three programs:

• Exploration: Pinpoint high-impact opportunities where technology can solve critical challenges using cross-sector expertise

• Incubation: Develop, test, and incubate successful solutions into viable ventures

• Scale: Provide funding and capacity support to accelerate existing ventures

Over the next five years, the PollyLabs team will incubate, finance, and spin out approximately 25 mission-led, for-profit start-ups that repurpose technology to tackle major societal problems.

 

Role Overview:
We are looking for a creative and digital-savvy intern to help elevate our brand and grow our online presence. This is a hands-on role ideal for a student passionate about storytelling, design, and social impact.

 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Create and schedule content for social media platforms (primarily LinkedIn)

• Design basic visual assets and assist with branding materials

• Support storytelling and digital campaign development

• Track engagement and help identify new opportunities for outreach

• Assist with website updates and broader content dissemination

 

Who is the ideal candidate?

• Creative, detail-oriented, and fluent in digital and social media platforms

• Comfortable using Canva or basic design tools

• A strong communicator with a good sense of voice and tone

• Excited about using storytelling to advance a mission-driven organization

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What we offer? 

• Open to both graduate and undergraduate students 

• An opportunity to build a portfolio of projects 

• Strategic and creative involvement in a fast growing organization

• Hybrid work environment; in-person required at least 2 days per week (Lincoln Center area)

• 11 weeks internship to begin around mid June (exact start date TBD) with 5 days PTO

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How to apply? Please submit your resume and a relevant example of your work—such as a social media post or campaign, a short writing sample (like a blog post or event recap), a simple design (e.g. Canva graphic or slide deck), or any other piece that highlights your storytelling or digital communication skills—to ella@polly-labs.com.