Community Engagement Intern

Description

Are you a creative communicator who enjoys building relationships, developing meaningful content, and connecting people with a mission? Helping Hand is seeking an Advancement & Community Engagement Intern to support our fundraising, community outreach, and communication efforts.

This three-month internship offers hands‑on experience in nonprofit development, donor engagement, community partnership building, event support, and copywriting. Working under the direction of the Director of Advancement, you will collaborate with team members across the organization to strengthen Helping Hand’s annual appeal, expand opportunities for our Connection Crew, and share stories that advance our mission of transforming lives through genuine care and education and our vision that all people are equally valued.

• On‑site position, part‑time
• Three (3) month internship
• Hourly rate: $20.50/hour (non‑exempt)
• Flexibility to work at different Helping Hand sites
• Availability for occasional evening and weekend assignments, typically averaging one evening per week and one weekend day per month, based on department needs.

• Purpose‑driven work that changes lives.
• Team member appreciation events and year‑round recognition.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness support.
• PSLF‑qualifying employer under the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Review and evaluate previous annual appeal strategies, materials, outcomes, and donor engagement approaches.
• Research nonprofit fundraising trends, best practices, and creative strategies for engaging donors and community members.
• Assist with the planning, development, messaging, and outreach associated with Helping Hand's annual appeal.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen donor communications and increase community awareness, engagement, and participation.
• Help coordinate annual appeal materials, timelines, donor information, and outreach activities.

• Research and identify community organizations, businesses, schools, and other prospective partners for Connection Crew presentations.
• Conduct outreach to secure opportunities for the Connection Crew to present the Equally Valued Speaker Series.
• Develop an individualized Equally Valued Speaker Series presentation for each Connection Crew client.
• Coordinate presentation scheduling and maintain accurate, organized records of outreach efforts, responses, and confirmed engagements.
• Invite community partners to participate as guests on Helping Hand's podcast.
• Collaborate with the Digital Media & Podcast Intern and internal team members to coordinate podcast guests, topics, scheduling, and related logistics.

• Assist with the planning, coordination, promotion, and execution of fundraising events and other organizational activities.
• Attend and actively support agency fundraising events as requested.
• Manage assigned deadlines and complete documentation and project materials accurately and on time.
• Participate in workshops, training opportunities, and other skill‑building activities.
• Provide timely administrative support and contribute wherever needed to help the Advancement team succeed.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current enrollment in or recent completion of a Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Advertising, or a related field.
• Relevant multimedia communications coursework or certification preferred.

• At least two years of relevant experience in areas such as marketing, research, sales, customer relations, and/or administrative support.
• Previous experience in a development or nonprofit environment…