Communication & Non-Profit Intern

Union Home Mortgage; Strongsville (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Union Home Mortgage’s L.E.A.D. Internship Program in Strongsville, OH offers a hands-on summer experience for interns to learn about the industry, work 40 hours a week for 3 months, and be mentored by senior leadership while developing professional skills.

The Foundation Intern will support grantmaking, corporate giving, and events, coordinating Intern Day of Service, volunteer opportunities, donor communications, and social media with the Marketing team.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a college degree in a related field.
• Junior or Senior standing required.
• Experience volunteering and passion for community engagement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and managing logistics for the Intern Day of Service and related events.
• Researching and organizing volunteer opportunities for employees across regions.
• Assisting with planning and execution of company events (galas, donation drives, regional events).
• Preparing solicitation, thank-you, and grant letters to donors and partners.
• Collaborating with Foundation on-site visits and CSR trends research.
• Assisting with social media content planning in coordination with Marketing.
• Contributing to internal communications materials.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Microsoft Office

Canva / grant processing systems

Education

Pursuing 2-year or 4-year college degree in Nonprofit Management, HR, Marketing, PR, Communications, or related field

Junior or Senior standing

Volunteer experience / community engagement

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Canva

Grant processing systems

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Strongsville, OH 44136 Job Category: Internship 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 & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Overseeing and managing logistics for the Intern Day of Service, including but not limited to community outreach, event planning, volunteer coordination, and more
• Researching and organizing individual and small group volunteer opportunities for employees in Cleveland and in other regions across the United States
• Assisting with the planning and implementation of company events, including but not limited to annual gala fundraiser, donation drives and regional events
• Preparing solicitation, thank you and grant agreement letters to be sent to donors and nonprofit partners
• Collaborating with the Foundation with on-site visits and research of area nonprofits, as well as corporate social responsibility trends
• Assisting with social media content planning and creation around community initiatives and internal events in coordination with the Marketing Department’s Social Media team
• Writing or contributing to written corporate materials such as internal emails, corporate intranet, newsletter, and press releases

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and think independently
• Knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of Canva and/or grant processing systems preferred but not required.
• Compelling writing skills
• Event planning skills

Education & Experience

• Pursuing a 2-year or 4-year college degree in Nonprofit Management, Human Resources, Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, or a related field
• Junior or Senior Standing
• Experience volunteering and passionate about community engagement / charitable giving
• Candidate must be enthusiastic, a self-starter, be able to work in a group or independently, and be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working with donations/fundraising preferred.

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.