Intern - Community Engagement (Summer 2026)
Michigan, USA (On-site)
Posted 6 weeks ago
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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 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 MCHS’s 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 State’s Moral Character standard. Knowledge Requirements: Computer and software applications (All MS Office). Tactical planning and organizing. Skills and Abilities Needed: 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.
MCHS Family of Services is a private, non-profit agency, located in Southeast Michigan. MCHS responds to the needs of abused and neglected children in Michigan by providing an array of housing, educational, clinical and therapeutic services.We have a mission to provide individualized treatment, care, advocacy, and permanency to children and families impacted by childhood trauma.Our Vision is to build a community where every child and family has a safer and brighter future. Our Core Values- Celebrate the worth, diversity, and dignity of every youth and family.With courage and integrity, we embrace and celebrate the diversity and uniqueness of every individual, treating all families with love and respect.- Work collectively together and through partnerships to provide the best care possibleThrough consummate teamwork and strategic partners in the community, we ensure our youth and families receive the best programs and services possible.- Give voice to our youth and families who do not have a voice.We advocate tirelessly on behalf of our youth and families in the public, private, and political sector to ensure their voices are heard.- Commit to results.Through research, data, and experiences, we use innovative practices to meet the increasingly diverse needs of the youth and families we serve.- Make a positive impact on our communities.By transforming the lives of our youth and their families, we strive to make our communities healthier, stronger, and better for future generations.
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