• Washington DC, Community Engagement Winter Intern…

    Autism Speaks (Washington, DC)


    Our Mid-Atlantic team is looking for a remote Winter Intern! We will provide a hands-on opportunity to a student located in the Maryland, Washington, DC or Virginia areas, interested in exploring a career in nonprofits. Individuals will learn about community engagement, fundraising, participant outreach and corporate communication, working closely with the Autism Speaks Mid-Atlantic Chapter community engagement team. This is a 12-week program and students must be eligible for academic credit. Currently, our interns will work remotely but, will be in constant communication with the Field team and volunteers.

    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    The intern will receive training in all areas and responsibilities will include:

    •  Researching prospects for sponsorship and event corporate support

    •  Outreach to local community organizations, social media groups and influencers

    •  Creating Social Media plans and execution

    •  Community outreach for potential event and campaign sponsors, volunteers, constituents

    •  Providing customer service to local event participants

    •  Outreach to lapsed past teams and follow up with current teams of our local events

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    Student interns must receive academic credit (i.e. graduate or under-graduate) sponsored by an accredited institution or require experience for a certification for a college degree.

    SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

    • Strong organizational skills, follow-up and attention to detail

    • Curious and inquisitive, with a willingness to learn about fundraising, event management and donor outreach

    • Ability to work independently as well as collaborate with a team

    • Good communication skills, both oral and written

    • Strong interpersonal skills/customer service skills

    • Proficient in MS office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook & Social Media

    • Demonstrates initiative, resourcefulness, and problem-solving skills

    CORE COMPETENCIES:

    • Building Collaborative Relationships

    • Professional Behavior

    • Results-Driven

    • Customer Orientation

    • Flexibility

     

    You are responsible for protecting the confidentiality, integrity and availability of all Autism Speaks data and information to which you have access.

     

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