INTERNSHIPS

INTERNSHIP SUMMARY

The Professional Writing Intern will contribute to YW’s grant management initiatives. The position includes researching grant opportunities and potential funders, writing grant proposals, preparing grant reports, gathering and analyzing data and organizational outcomes. The intern will gain valuable insight on non-profit management, grant application processes, and community-based fundraising.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (Includes, But Not Limited to):

Grant Writing & Reporting

• Assist in researching government, corporate, and private foundation funding opportunities, identifying those that are a good fit for YWCA Tri-County Area
• Assist in writing and preparing content and statistic related program outcomes for fundraising materials, including concept papers, information packets, and brochures.
• Assist in the creation of timely acknowledgment letters for grant / gifts received.
• Assist in ensuring organizational voice is consistent to brand for all grant applications and submissions.
• Support advancement database management (e.g. Kindful, MailChimp, Grantseeker, WordPress, Zoho)
• Communicate with program staff to gather information and data on client services and outcomes
• Assist in writing corporate, foundation, and government letters of inquiry, proposals and reports

INTERNSHIP SUMMARY

This internship is an opportunity to work with YW’s Development team. Interns will work under experienced team members including the Director of Business Development.  The primary responsibilities of this internship include assisting with administrative duties, supporting development initiatives and event coordination for our annual Week With Out Violence event that is help in October . This would be a wonderful opportunity for someone looking to learn more about communication and public relations. Interns will also gain valuable insight on non-profit management as well as community philanthropy.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (Includes, But Not Limited to):

• Develop marketing material to promote the event.
• Solicit Sponsorship.
• Support event planning and communication.
• Assist with funds development and raffle items.
• Invite Vendors and community partners to table at the event
• Process and reconcile contributions.
• Assist with finding entertainment and developing a run of  show for the event.
• Collaborate directly with other departments to gain partnership and potential sponsorships.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Participate in departmental staff meetings.
• Accompany Development Team to community events when appropriate.
• Assist with event permitting and logistics.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

This internship opportunity will be an experience in working with YW’s Mission Engagement department. Responsibilities include supporting the marketing of new programs, research industry-related topics, prepare proofread, and edit blog posts before publication as well as develop presentations, materials and other content for organizational programs and community events. This would be a great opportunity for someone looking to learn more about marketing, communications, grant writing, and social services. The intern will gain valuable insight on non-profit management and strategic planning, brand awareness, and community-based marketing.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (Includes, But Not Limited to):

Marketing:

• Help with marketing launch of new programs.
• Attend program events as needed for marketing support (e.g., taking pictures, social media)
• Assist with implementation of social media strategy (posts, blogs, videos, etc.)
  • Design social media graphics as needed.
• Create and distribute monthly electronic newsletters in coordination with program leadership to gather necessary content.
• Partner with YW program leadership on new marketing collateral including merchandise, program print and digital materials.
• Support creation of PowerPoint presentations for various programs, as well as about the organization as a whole.
• Create and post regular blogs on the organization’s website:
  • Research industry-related topics (combining online sources, interviews and studies)
  • Write clear marketing copy to promote our products/services.
  • Prepare well-structured drafts.
  • Proofread and edit blog posts before publication.
  • Submit work to supervisors for input and approval.

Social Media and Outreach:

• Write, edit, and help produce news releases, social media content, blog content and other articles and publications for the organization.
• Post event information on community contact and calendar locations and compose press releases to include in local media.
• Promote the YWCA’s brand and identity; and increase visibility through work with the local media.
• Develop presentations, materials and other content for organizational programs and community events.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

This internship will be assisting the YWCA Tri-County Area’s Youth Education & Prevention Programs (YEP) from an administrative and hands-on approach. The intern’s primary responsibility will be supporting the facilitation of Youth Education & Prevention Programs in addition to supporting a safe and comfortable environment for the program participants to learn and grow. This internship will also include assisting the YW3CA’s Drug and Alcohol Prevention youth programming: YW Club Connect (elementary). This opportunity will sharpen the intern’s skills for planning and will provide valuable insight into how non-profit direct service programming is run. This would be a great opportunity for anyone with an interest in child development and community engagement.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (Includes, But Not Limited to):

• Report to Program Managers and Educators, and work directly with YPE Director and staff
• Assist in organizing programs and communication with participants
• Work with the Program Director and Coordinator to manage the organizational flow of effective program activities
• When necessary, create information notices, spreadsheets, etc. related to program information
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• When appropriate, the intern will accompany the Program Director or Program Coordinator to community-based meetings
• Where appropriate, will follow the Youth Education & Prevention Program’s manual and guidelines
• Assist in developing and preparing events
• Participate in staff meetings