Community Engagement Summer Intern (Maryland, Washington, DC or Virginia)
Autism Speaks, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Our Mid-Atlantic team is looking for a remote Summer 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:
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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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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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