Intern Community Engagement (Summer 2026)
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Job Location:
Redford, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
I. JOB SUMMARY
Join our Chief Development Officer (CDO) Development Officers and Development Coordinator for a well-rounded introduction to nonprofit development work. The Community Engagement Intern will support fundraising efforts by helping manage and cultivate relationships with donors and by coordinating with volunteers.
The ability to maintain warm positive relationships with volunteers community partners and MCHS programs is essential. Maintaining positive and collaborative working relationships with liaisons from various funding sources program staff and personnel at each volunteer site is required.
II. DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
III. BASIC COMPETENCIES
Education and Experience
Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate college students with an emphasis in Nonprofit Administration Business English Communications and/or Public Relations are encouraged to apply.
MCHS is an equal opportunity employer where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race ethnicity religion sex age marital status national origin disability sexual orientation veteran status or any other protected characteristics as established by law. This policy extends to all policies and procedures related to the recruitment and hiring compensation benefits termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. updated 7/2024.
Join our Chief Development Officer (CDO) Development Officers and Development Coordinator for a well-rounded introduction to nonprofit development work. The Community Engagement Intern will support fundraising efforts by helping manage and cultivate relationships with donors and by coordinating with volunteers.
The ability to maintain warm positive relationships with volunteers community partners and MCHS programs is essential. Maintaining positive and collaborative working relationships with liaisons from various funding sources program staff and personnel at each volunteer site is required.
II. DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Help secure in-kind donations and gifts for special annual events including the Gala year-round program events and various campaigns.
- Assist with the coordination and facilitation of in-kind donations and drop-offs as needed.
- Develop cultivate and support positive relationships with individual volunteers volunteer groups and donors.
- Support donor and volunteer-based activities across all MCHS programs.
- Support logistics for MCHS special fundraising events.
- Help maintain and update the donor database.
- Build rapport and positive working relationships with MCHS program and operations staff to support ongoing donor and volunteer efforts for clients.
- Assist the Development team with conducting campus tours.
- Represent the agency to outside groups and organizations including business community and media events.
- Demonstrate a commitment to the social sector with a passion for MCHSs mission and vision.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Chief Development Officer (CDO).
III. BASIC COMPETENCIES
Education and Experience
Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate college students with an emphasis in Nonprofit Administration Business English Communications and/or Public Relations are encouraged to apply.
- Must meet the States Moral Character standard.
- Computer and software applications (All MS Office).
- Tactical planning and organizing.
- Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with agency staff volunteers and community partners.
- Demonstrate strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Experience working with CRM databases is a plus.
- Strong research skills.
- Contribute to a positive team culture at MCHS.
- Manage time and multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees volunteers and the public at large.
- Handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation appropriately.
- Be collaborative and flexible with a strong service-oriented mindset.
- Possess a high degree of personal accountability and responsibility with the ability to plan organize develop implement and interpret organizational programs goals objectives policies and procedures.
MCHS is an equal opportunity employer where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race ethnicity religion sex age marital status national origin disability sexual orientation veteran status or any other protected characteristics as established by law. This policy extends to all policies and procedures related to the recruitment and hiring compensation benefits termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. updated 7/2024.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
About Company
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