Development and Communications Intern
Development and Communications Intern
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Job Description
Internship 1620 hours per week 12 weeks
Reports To: Sr. Director of Development
Who We Are:
YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School is a tuitionfree public charter high school with a singular focus on supporting youth aged 1720 who have been pushed out of traditional schools. During our 1year alternative program Youthbuild facilitates a warm loving culture that uses a variety of structures to build community such as a restorativejustice approach to discipline weekly community meetings and schoolwide service projects. Students are empowered to attain their high school diploma and vocational certifications while receiving unconditional support by the staff around them. At YouthBuild we work intentionally to disrupt the cycle of poverty and support our students to achieve postsecondary success (4year college 2year college vocational training program or liveable wage job). Visit to learn more.
The Opportunity:
The Development and Communications Intern will support strategic capacitybuilding initiatives across the Development & Communications team. This role offers handson experience in nonprofit communications event planning and media engagement contributing to YouthBuild Philadelphias mission to provide education job training and leadership development to opportunity youth. The intern will lead or support key projects in the department as outlined by the Sr. Director of Development.
Who You Are:
You are/have
- Invested in our core values Respect Excellence and Perseverance.
- Equityfocused and believe that all students can achieve.
- Passionate about community service and civic engagement.
- Collaborative and dedicated to personal and professional development.
- High School Diploma or equivalent current enrollment in an accredited College or University highly preferred.
- Professional selfmotivated and has the ability to work independently.
What Youll Do:
You will
Communication and Marketing Support:
- Help write edit and format newsletters press releases social media posts and other communications materials.
- Contribute to content creation for the organizations website and ensure information is up to date.
- Support media outreach and maintain press lists.
- Help design basic graphics flyers and promotional materials using tools like Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
Development Support:
- Assist with donor database management including data entry updating records and generating reports.
- Support the planning and execution of fundraising campaigns and donor appeals.
- Help prepare donor acknowledgment letters thankyou notes and stewardship materials.
- Conduct research on prospective donors foundations and corporate sponsors.
- Assist in organizing fundraising events including logistics outreach and followup.
General Team Support:
- Assist with special projects and other tasks as assigned by the development or communications teams.
- Help ensure brand consistency across all communication channels.
- Maintain organized files and documentation related to both development and communications work.
What We Offer You:
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Strong community support and involvement.
- Practical experience in nonprofit communications through handson work with events outreach and media engagement.
- $400.00 per month stipend or college credit if applicable.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
