ABOUT THE ROLE

Enterprise for Youth seeks a Development & Communications Intern to support the organization's day-to-day operations, data management, event planning, and communications efforts.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, creative, and comfortable managing multiple responsibilities. This role offers hands-on experience in nonprofit development, digital communications, social media, fundraising, and event coordination.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Data Management & Administration

• Assist with Salesforce data cleanup, including updating records and merging duplicates.

• Update and maintain contact lists in Constant Contact.

• Organize Google Drive files and folders for easy access.

• Assist with preparing and distributing tax letters.

• Research potential grant opportunities using Instrumentl and Kindora.

• Track grant reporting deadlines and maintain organized records.

• Create a user-friendly dashboard to track grant and reporting status.

Content Creation & Website Management

• Update and maintain website content in Squarespace.

• Draft and publish blog posts highlighting organizational events and activities.

• Add and update website information, including events and board member pages.

• Assist with managing Google tags and other website updates.

Event Planning & Support

• Assist with planning and preparing volunteer and fundraising events.

• Support event setup, including arranging tables, chairs, and registration areas.

• Provide on-site assistance during organizational events.

Photography & Social Media

• Capture photos at organizational events for marketing and communications.

• Create and schedule weekly social media content, including Instagram Reels, posts, and stories.

• Design engaging content using Canva and manage scheduling through tools such as Hootsuite.

• Interview youth interns, staff, alumni, and internship hosts to develop stories for social media and other communications.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

• Experience with data entry and management tools such as Salesforce and Google Drive.

• Familiarity with Squarespace, Canva, and Hootsuite is a plus.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn new systems.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Availability to work occasional evenings to support organizational events.

• Ability to lift and move event supplies as needed.