Fall Community Engagement Intern

Our Mid-Atlantic team is looking for a remote Fall 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. Individual will learn about community engagement, fundraising, participant outreach, event development and logistics, and corporate communication, working closely with the Autism Speaks Mid-Atlantic Chapter field development team. This is a 10–12-week program and students must be eligible for academic credit. Currently, our intern 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 :

• Providing support to the Mid-Atlantic Chapter’s two major fundraising walks in October and April, and community outreach programs
• Researching prospects for sponsorship and teams
• Outreach to local community organizations, running clubs, etc.
• Outreach to colleges, universities and high schools to recruit 5k runners and walk teams
• Creating Social Media to recognize supporters
• Community outreach for potential event and campaign sponsors, volunteers, constituents

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.

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