Outreach and Events Intern

Summary

Ward Home, Inc. is the premier provider of independent living services for displaced teenagers in southwestern PA. The Outreach and Events Intern will support the Development Department by focusing on outreach activities and assisting in event planning to increase public knowledge of Ward Home.

Responsibilities

• Support the Development Department activities
• Research and identify possible speaking engagements and media opportunities to increase public knowledge of Ward Home
• Assist in event planning details for four events held in March, May, June, and October
• Participate in other fundraising activities including grant writing projects and donor stewardship
• Generate a portfolio of writing samples from assignments for the Ward Home’s newsletter, email, social media, and website communication tools
• Use DonorPro Ward Home’s database management program
• Develop marketing materials
• Research available enrichment programs

Skills

• A student at the junior or senior level who is attaining a degree in business or communications
• A student who is enthusiastic to learn about Ward Home
• A student who possesses the ability to speak clearly and write with clarity
• A student who is dependable, works well with others and acts in a professional manner
• A student who is well-organized
• A student who is knowledgeable using the Microsoft Office program
• Knowledge of Publisher is a plus

Qualifications

Must Haves

• A student at the junior or senior level who is attaining a degree in business or communications
• A student who is enthusiastic to learn about Ward Home
• A student who possesses the ability to speak clearly and write with clarity
• A student who is dependable, works well with others and acts in a professional manner
• A student who is well-organized
• A student who is knowledgeable using the Microsoft Office program

Nice to Haves

• Knowledge of Publisher is a plus

Benefits

• A flexible Monday through Friday schedule is available
• Casual dress
• The opportunity to earn college credits
• To gain valuable professional experience
• Free parking onsite