Fall Community Engagement Intern (Remote Washington, DC)
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Remote OK
Entry level
Our Mid-Atlantic team is looking for a remote Fall Intern! We will provide a hands-on opportunity to a student interested in exploring a career in nonprofits. Individuals will learn about community engagement, fundraisin…
Skills: Community Engagement, Fundraising, Participant Outreach, Corporate Communication, Social Media Planning
Sr. Manager, Communications & Public Relations-NY, DC, Chicago-Remote
New York, New York, United States · Remote OK
$75k–$95k/yr
Senior
Autism Speaks is looking for a dynamic Senior Manager, Communications and Public Relations to join our remote team. While the role is remote, we prefer candidates located in New York, Washington, or Chicago. This is an e…
Skills: Media Relations, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Press Release Writing, Storytelling
Senior Manager Special Events - Northern New Jersey & Pennsylvania - Remote
Remote OK
$67k–$80k/yr
Senior
We’re looking for a passionate and high-impact Senior Manager, Special Events in the Northern New Jersey and Pennsylvania area to help fuel our mission of supporting and empowering the autistic community. The specific fo…
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Internship
bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
Posted 20h ago
Apply by Oct 25
~40 hrs/week
Remote in Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Responsibilities
The intern will support the Baltimore Empower Walk & 5k through sponsorship research, community outreach, and social media execution. They will also provide customer service to event participants and manage communication with past and current teams.
Requirements
Applicants must be students eligible for academic credit from an accredited institution. Required skills include proficiency in MS Office and strong communication and organizational abilities.
Full job description
Our Mid-Atlantic team is looking for a remote Fall Intern! We will provide a hands-on opportunity to a student 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 on the Baltimore Empower Walk & 5k. 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.
The event will occur during your internship so attention to detail, completion of tasks in a timely manner and the ability to work within a deadline is required for this internship. 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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Autism Speaks enhances lives today and is accelerating a spectrum of solutions for tomorrow.
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
2005
Headquarters
Princeton, NJ
LinkedIn followers
256,107
Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the lifespan, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families.
Our vision is a world where all people with autism can reach their full potential.
Offices: 1060 State Road, 2nd Floor, Princeton, NJ 08540, US · Suite 2250, Los Angeles, CA 90036, US · 1990 K St NW, Washington, DC 20006, US
nonprofitautismwalkfundraisingeventsautism researchautism family servicesand autism insuranceHealth CareNon Profit
Autism Speaks enhances lives today and is accelerating a spectrum of solutions for tomorrow.
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
2005
Headquarters
Princeton, NJ
LinkedIn followers
256,107
Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the lifespan, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families.
Our vision is a world where all people with autism can reach their full potential.
Offices: 1060 State Road, 2nd Floor, Princeton, NJ 08540, US · Suite 2250, Los Angeles, CA 90036, US · 1990 K St NW, Washington, DC 20006, US
nonprofitautismwalkfundraisingeventsautism researchautism family servicesand autism insuranceHealth CareNon Profit