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Autism Speaks · 15 hours ago

Washington DC, Community Engagement Winter Intern (Remote)

United States

Internship

Remote

Intern

Autism Speaks is seeking a remote Winter Intern for their Mid-Atlantic team, providing a hands-on opportunity for students interested in nonprofits. The role involves learning about community engagement, fundraising, and corporate communication while working closely with the community engagement team.

Health CareHumanitarianMedicalNon ProfitSocial Impact

Comp. & Benefits

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

Qualification

FundraisingEvent ManagementSocial MediaMS OfficeOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProblem-SolvingTeam Collaboration

Required

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

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