Community Engagement Intern

Community Engagement Intern

Make a career out of making an impact.

Working at Wellspring Living is not just a job but a calling. It is an opportunity to turn hard work into heart work. Wellspring Living is an Atlanta-based organization whose mission is to transform the lives of those at risk or victimized by sexual exploitation. Its programs offer participants transformation through therapeutic services, education, life skills, and professional development. We are a Christian faith-based, non-profit organization with a rich and evolving culture seeking a Community Engagement Intern to assist with the Development Department.

Organization Type:Non-Profit, Faith-Based, 100+ Employees

Position Type:Part-time; Unpaid

Department:Development

Reports to:Volunteer Manager/Community Engagement Director

Direct Reports: None

Hours:15-20 hours per week,

Position Summary:The Community Engagement Intern will have the opportunity to work across several areas of community engagement, including community speaking engagements and tabling, volunteer recruiting and management, communications, and database/donor services. They will assist in managing In in-kind donations, which involves sorting items, conducting inventory, and preparing donations for program deliveries. Additionally, the intern will collaborate with various members of the Development team to complete diverse tasks and projects, gaining a thorough understanding of the division of work and operations within a nonprofit organization.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

Retail Store Communications

• Assist with managing social media content and partnership highlights

• Analyze trends on our Facebook page and compile a report of findings

• Analyze trends of Wellspring Living’s e-communications

• Maintain Constant Contact contact lists

• Research influencer engagement within WSL social media platforms

Volunteer Management

• Support volunteer program operations, including onboarding and service datacollection.

• Manage volunteer records through the online application system, ensuringcompletion of background checks, training requirements, and other necessarydocumentation.

• Collaborate with members of the Community Engagement Team to create anddistribute volunteer opportunities and recruitment initiatives.

In Kind Donations

• Assist with documentation, organization, and distribution of in-kind donations

• Assist with tracking in-kind donations and maintaining various wishlists on platforms such as Amazon and Purposity

• Maintain donor records in Salesforce, making edits to accounts as needed

• Follow up with donors for documentation and appreciation of donations

• Research new corporate and community partnerships to increase in-kind donations

• Assist with planning and execution of various gift giving campaigns

Additional Opportunities:

The Community Engagement Intern will also have the opportunity to:

Assist in the thrift stores with social media strategy and postings

Attend program participants’ graduations and other program events

Get to know other Wellspring Living departments and staff members

Attend awareness events and speaking engagements with development staff (when appropriate)

Attend prospect and partner meetings (when appropriate)

Skills/Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, social-work, media, retail management, business, or related field

• Strong passion for nonprofit work and alignment with Wellspring Living’s mission.

• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy

• Self-starter with excellent time management skills