Communications Intern

USA

$14/hr – $15/hrIntern/New GradPart time

Posted 4 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the editorial and multi-channel communications flow for a community-focused nonprofit, balancing long-form storytelling with concise social and email content while tracking impact and supporting fundraising activities.

  • Content & Channel Ownership: Draft and edit press releases, blogs, guest stories, newsletters; support eNewsletters and campaigns; align all materials with branding.
  • Analytics & Campaign Support: Track email engagement metrics and assist fundraising campaigns and donor events.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Draft and edit press releases, blogs, guest stories, and newsletter content that reflects Community Action House’s voice and values.
  • Support the development of eNewsletters and email campaigns.
  • Assist in the design and creation of communication materials in line with the organization's visual branding.
  • Participate in brainstorming sessions, team meetings, and Communications Calendar planning.
  • Help track analytics for email engagement to assess impact and optimize future content.
  • Provide support as needed for fundraising campaigns and donor events.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Ability to write clearly, concisely, and in a compelling voice tailored for different audiences and platforms.
  • Experience in creating both long-form content (blogs, press releases) and concise, compelling short-form content for social media.
  • Experience in graphic design.
  • Access to consistent and reliable transportation to travel between locations.
  • Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.
  • Willingness and interest in continuous learning and adaptation based on your professional interests and organizational needs.
  • A high standard of performance and integrity, and ability to lead by example to foster a positive workplace culture.
  • Proficiency in clear and effective written and verbal communication, and ability to develop trusting professional relationships.
  • Demonstrate a genuine passion for our mission and a commitment to upholding our team’s values: Radically Welcoming, Guest-Centered, Lead with Kindness, Curiosity-Driven, Always Improving, Collaborative by Design, Contagious Commitment, & One Team.
  • High School Diploma required. Some college preferred.
  • No supervisory experience required.
  • Bilingual Spanish proficiency preferred
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Community Action House

For over 50 years, we’ve supported our most financially vulnerable neighbors in meeting their basic needs while enhancing their abilities to effect positive change in their lives. Over the years, we’ve responded to community needs, particularly where it pertains to gaps in services or barriers to understanding and accessing support. We consider ourselves part service provider, part innovation hub: relying on the generosity of our community offers us the agility to adapt and innovate to provide services that align with the present need

Founded in 1969
Holland, Michigan, USA
72 employees (7 in marketing)