Communications & Outreach Intern
Volunteers of America Chesapeake and Carolinas, Inc.
Summary
Do you have a passion for storytelling and a desire to make a difference? Join Volunteers of America Chesapeake and Carolinas (VOACC) as a Communications & Outreach Intern! You’ll gain valuable experience in crafting compelling messages, supporting outreach initiatives, and helping VOACC connect with the communities they serve.
Qualifications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong social media and content creation abilities (a plus)
- Interest in non-profit work and VOACC’s mission
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
- Assist with developing and implementing communication strategies for various VOACC programs
- Create engaging content for social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram)
- Support with crafting press releases, website copy, and other communication materials
- Assist with outreach events and volunteer recruitment initiatives.
- Conduct research and data analysis to measure the effectiveness of communication efforts.
Benefits
- Gain valuable experience in non-profit communications and outreach
- Develop your writing, social media, and content creation skills
- Make a positive impact on the community by supporting VOACC’s mission
- Network with professionals in the non-profit sector
- Receive a competitive stipend.
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Communications & Outreach Internship Opportunity at Volunteers of America Chesapeake!
Do you want to gain valuable experience in communications, marketing, and community outreach for a nonprofit organization?
Volunteers of America Chesapeake is seeking a motivated intern to join our team in Lanham, MD! In this 10-week, onsite internship, you’ll work alongside our Senior Manager of Corporate Partnerships and gain hands-on experience in a variety of areas:
- Event coordination: Plan and execute engaging community events.
- Social media management: Learn the best practices for using social media to promote a nonprofit cause.
- Content creation: Develop informative web and blog posts.
- Data analysis and reporting: Summarize data to create insightful reports.
- Communication and outreach: Connect with both internal and external stakeholders.
Is this you?
- Eager to learn and contribute to a meaningful mission.
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to travel locally for community events (up to 50% of the time).
We offer a competitive hourly rate of $16.50 for 20 hours per week.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today!
Location
Lanham, MD
Deadline: Unspecified.
