Autism Speaks

Nonprofit advocating autism solutions across lifespan

Community Engagement Intern

Social & Community ServicesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Internship · Spring 2027Washington, DC, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Must be a student intern receiving academic credit sponsored by an accredited institution, or require experience for a certification for a college degree.
Strong organizational skills, follow-up, and attention to detail.
Curiosity and willingness to learn about fundraising, event management, and donor outreach.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and social media.
Initiative, resourcefulness, and problem-solving skills.
Protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Autism Speaks data and information to which the intern has access.

Responsibilities

Research prospects for sponsorship and event corporate support.
Conduct outreach to local community organizations, social media groups, and influencers.
Create and execute social media plans.
Conduct community outreach to potential event and campaign sponsors, volunteers, and constituents.
Provide customer service to local event participants.
Reach out to lapsed past teams and follow up with current teams for local events.

Our Mid-Atlantic team is looking for a remote Spring Intern! We will provide a hands-on opportunity to a student located in the Maryland, Washington, DC or Virginia areas, 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. This is a 10-12-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.

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.

About the Company

Autism Speaks

Nonprofit advocating autism solutions across lifespan

Autism Speaks is a nonprofit organization that works to promote solutions across the autism spectrum and throughout the lifespan for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. It funds and supports autism research, provides resources and education for families and professionals, and advocates for policy changes and services that help people with autism. Its product-like outputs include research grants, educational materials, support programs, and advocacy campaigns. It aims to create a world where all people with autism can reach their full potential.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: New York City, New York
Founded: 2005

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