Kidsave ยท 2 days ago
Programs Intern - Weekend Miracles VA
Kidsave is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping foster youth find families. They are seeking an energetic and organized intern to support their Weekend Miracles Virginia Program, which matches older foster youth with host families. The role involves administrative support, event coordination, and engagement with families and children.
Child CareChildrenNon Profit
Responsibilities
Attend advocacy events (during the week or on weekends) and assist with their coordination (Identify event locations, plan activities, prepare materials, create event flyers, advertise to communities, invite media, archive post-event photography, etc.)
Assist with the creation, maintenance, and updating of program materials, advocacy flyers, spreadsheets, website postings, and files for children and families
Assist with initial hosting inquiries and follow-up with prospective host families
Assist prospective host families throughout the application and training process
Support with management and filing of host family reports. Lead families to complete reports
Coordinate with a team of volunteers to assist with outreach, events, advocacy, and fundraising
Research outreach meetings and events with local companies and organizations to recruit hosts and adoptive families for program participation
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in a college program (graduate or undergraduate) or have at least 2 years of related college coursework completed
Ability to commute to the job site/events
Current and Valid Driver's License, Car Insurance, and reliable mode of transportation
Very strong organizational, administrative, and interpersonal skills
Highly motivated, dependable, and conscientious self-starter
Ability to multi-task and perform work in a fast-paced team environment
Intermediate to advanced computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat/Illustrator, Canva, Prezi)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Stellar organizational skills
Interest in Kidsave's mission
Preferred
Bilingual Speaker (Spanish & English)
Experience working with foster or at-risk youth
Experience working with Black, Latinx, and LGBTQIA+ audiences
Benefits
Academic credit available