Communications and Outreach Intern II

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Communications intern helping a Connecticut nonprofit promote device-free sanctuaries. Drafting media outreach, researching sponsors, and supporting school and healthcare partnerships.

Responsibilities:

  • Draft and distribute press releases
  • Build a list of local and regional media contacts
  • Research companies, foundations, and community organizations that fit as sponsors
  • Draft outreach emails and follow-ups to potential sponsors and partners
  • Track outreach and responses in a sponsorship tracker
  • Prepare presentation materials and one-pagers for schools and hospitals
  • Help the organization share its story and build partnerships with schools, pediatric units, and healthcare facilities
  • Draft independently and manage a portion of the sponsor tracker

Requirements:

  • Current Post University student with a Federal Work-Study award
  • Strong writing and communication skills
  • Comfort with professional email outreach
  • Reliable, organized, and able to work independently and meet deadlines
  • Intern II: completed coursework in a related field or prior communications, social media, or outreach experience
  • Preferred: Coursework in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, or business
  • Preferred: Experience with social media, Canva, or Google Workspace
  • Preferred: Interest in mental health, education, or nonprofit work

Benefits:

  • Valuable experience related to the student's program of study