Advancement and Communications Intern

BroadFutures is looking to hire an Advancement and Communications Intern to support the organization's Advancement and Marketing Communications Department. Please send your resume and cover letter articulating your interest in working at BroadFutures, and how your skills align with this position to Jordan Miller, Advancement Director, at jmiller@broadfutures.org. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 21st, 2024

Role Details

Hours: 20 hours a week 

Reports to: Advancement Director 

Schedule: Hybrid - Washington, DC-based

Compensation: $17.50 an hour or course credit

Internship Timeline: August 27th - December 31st, 2024

Role Responsibilities

Marketing Communications 

• Work with the Advancement Director to develop monthly communications plans 
• Manage the organization’s communications calendar.
• Create original social media content consistent with organization branding and post according to the communications calendar.
• Draft the monthly newsletter and other communications in Mailchimp 
• Collaborate with the Programs Team to source community content including intern and employer partner testimonials for social media and the newsletter 
• Respond to comments and DMs on social media platforms to engage with our audience
• Brainstorm and research ideas for original content 
• Make occasional website updates when information needs to be updated 

Advancement

• Support the Advancement Director with logistical planning and execution of the organization’s fall gala in October, including, but not limited to:
• Work with our graphic designer and team to contribute to and proof all marketing collateral
• Creating name tags, supporting intern speaker recruitment and speech development
• Manage the collection of sponsor names and logos for the Fall gala 
• Write and send weekly donor acknowledgement emails and sponsorship invoices
• Must be available to support the Annual Gala in person in Washington, DC on October 19th, 2024.

Experience

• Database experience - ideally donor database
• Relevant media, communications, or marketing skills/knowledge
• Meta Business Suite, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and Facebook, preferred
• Marketing tools such as Canva and Mailchimp or other similar mass mailing platforms
• Web development and/or back end web editing and updating. Familiarity with WordPress is a plus

What We Are Looking For

• Interest in Neurodiversity or disability as well as working for a mission driven organization 
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills with an ability to handle multiple assignments at a time
• Ability to meet deadlines and work efficiently
• Ability to take initiative, work independently and problem solve
• Entrepreneurial and collaborative - able to work on a small team environment

 BroadFutures is committed to a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. BroadFutures makes reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. Women, non-binary, racially marginalized, LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, disabled, and other historically oppressed and disenfranchised people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Some positions may require pre-employment screening potentially including a criminal background check, verification of academic credentials, licenses, certifications, and/or verification of work history.

BroadFutures has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all employees. Staff unable to be vaccinated may request an exemption under certain circumstances.