Community Engagement Intern

Our Mid-Atlantic team is looking for a remote Spring 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 10-12-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.