Communication & Non-Profit Intern

Union Home Mortgage; Kentucky; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

Union Home Mortgage offers a 3-month summer L.E.A.D. Internship in Strongsville, OH, with interns treated as Partners and paid for 40-hour weeks.

You will assist with the charitable foundation, grant letters, and CSR initiatives while coordinating volunteer activities across regions. The role requires pursuing a related degree, strong organization, and communication skills, plus interest in nonprofit work and event planning.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Strong writing and verbal communication abilities.
• Experience or interest in nonprofit management and community work.
• Event planning and coordination experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee logistics for Intern Day of Service and related events.
• Research and organize volunteer opportunities across regions.
• Assist with planning events: galas, donation drives, regional events.
• Prepare solicitation, thank-you and grant letters for donors.
• Collaborate with the Foundation on site visits and CSR trends.
• Support social media content planning with Marketing.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Communication

Event planning

Canva

Microsoft Office

Education

Pursuing a 2-year or 4-year college degree in Nonprofit Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Canva

Job description

Union Home Mortgage’s L.E.A.D. Internship Program’s goal is to provide a fun, interesting, and real-world environment for our interns to Learn about the industry, be Educated by Sr. Leadership and their peers, Achieve their personal goals and Develop their skills and knowledge base. We pride ourselves in providing innovative programs for our interns in order for them to learn and grow they progress through their careers. Some of the programs we offer include: shadowing, mentoring, professional development, group projects and we even take our interns on corporate outings! Our internship program gives students a chance to meet new people, gain more experience, and learn from the best in the business! Our interns are treated like full-time Partners who work 40 hours a week during the 3-month summer program, are compensated, and based out of headquarters in Strongsville, Ohio.The Foundation Intern will assist in the management and administration of the company’s charitable foundation, corporate giving programs and volunteer events. Interns will leave with knowledge and experience of grantmaking, corporate social responsibility programs, event planning, and internal communications.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESOverseeing and managing logistics for the Intern Day of Service, including but not limited to community outreach, event planning, volunteer coordination, and moreResearching and organizing individual and small group volunteer opportunities for employees in Cleveland and in other regions across the United StatesAssisting with the planning and implementation of company events, including but not limited to annual gala fundraiser, donation drives and regional eventsPreparing solicitation, thank you and grant agreement letters to be sent to donors and nonprofit partnersCollaborating with the Foundation with on-site visits and research of area nonprofits, as well as corporate social responsibility trendsAssisting with social media content planning and creation around community initiatives and internal events in coordination with the Marketing Department’s Social Media teamWriting or contributing to written corporate materials such as internal emails, corporate intranet, newsletter, and press releasesSKILLS REQUIREDDetail-oriented with strong organizational skillsAbility to communicate effectively and think independentlyKnowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of Canva and/or grant processing systems preferred but not required.Compelling writing skillsEvent planning skillsEDUCATION & EXPERIENCEPursuing a 2-year or 4-year college degree in Nonprofit Management, Human Resources, Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, or a related fieldJunior or Senior StandingExperience volunteering and passionate about community engagement / charitable givingCandidate must be enthusiastic, a self-starter, be able to work in a group or independently, and be able to work in a fast-paced environmentExperience working with donations/fundraising preferred.Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and positions are open until filled (this may be prior to the job posting expiration date).At UHM, we understand diversity comes in many different forms. It’s our commitment to improve inclusion in the workplace through programs and policies that establish a positive and inclusive environment where every Partner, regardless of their background, can grow and excel. We value diversity, educate on equity, and create inclusive partner opportunities to ensure that you know #UBelongAtUHM!This employer participates in E-Verify. If hired, the employer will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.Union Home Mortgage Corp. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.