Our Mid-Atlantic team is looking for a remote Fall 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, event development and logistics, and corporate communication, working closely with the Autism Speaks Mid-Atlantic Chapter field development 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.

Please check with your school's internship coordinator before accepting the offer to determine if this position satisfies the criteria for receiving academic credit.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The intern will receive training in all areas and responsibilities will include:

•    Providing support to the Mid-Atlantic Chapter’s two major fundraising walks in October, and community outreach programs

•  Researching prospects for sponsorship and teams

•   Outreach to local community organizations

•   Managing the event volunteer spreadsheet and coordination

•   Creating Social Media to recognize supporters

•  Community outreach for potential event and campaign sponsors, volunteers, constituents

•  Providing customer service to event participants and supporters

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.

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