FWS - Communications and Outreach Intern I

Post University; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Soulful Forest, Inc. is a Connecticut nonprofit dedicated to transforming spaces in schools and healthcare facilities into device-free living sanctuaries.

This Communications and Outreach Intern I role helps share the organization’s story and build partnerships to reach new schools, pediatric units, and healthcare facilities. As a remote intern, you will draft press materials, search for potential sponsors, and coordinate outreach with the team.

Qualifications

• Must be a current Post University student with a Federal Work-Study award.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Comfort with professional email outreach.
• Reliable, organized, and able to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Draft and distribute press releases and build a list of local and regional media contacts, so more communities learn about the program.
• Research companies, foundations, and community organizations that fit as sponsors of a Soulful Forest installation, to grow funding for new sites.
• Draft outreach emails and follow-ups to potential sponsors and partners, to turn research into relationships.
• Track outreach and responses in a sponsorship tracker, so no lead is lost.
• Help prepare presentation materials and one-pagers for schools and hospitals, to support new partnerships.

Skills

Federal Work-Study

Strong writing

Communication skills

Professional email outreach

Reliable and organized

Independent work

Meet deadlines

Social media

Canva

Google Workspace

Nonprofit experience interest

Job description

Position Title: Communications and Outreach Intern I - RemoteDepartment : ComplianceReports To : Nicole Steck / The Soulful Forest, IncLocation : The Soulful Forest, Inc, 202-10 Soundview Ave, Stamford, CT 06902Rate of Pay : $20/hr

Position Summary

The Soulful Forest Inc. is a new Connecticut 501(c)(3) nonprofit that transforms spaces in schools and healthcare facilities into device-free living sanctuaries for children and the adults who care for them. This position helps the organization share its story and build the partnerships it needs to reach new schools, pediatric units, and healthcare facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and distribute press releases and build a list of local and regional media contacts, so more communities learn about the program.
• Research companies, foundations, and community organizations that fit as sponsors of a Soulful Forest installation, to grow funding for new sites.
• Draft outreach emails and follow-ups to potential sponsors and partners, to turn research into relationships.
• Track outreach and responses in a sponsorship tracker, so no lead is lost.
• Help prepare presentation materials and one-pagers for schools and hospitals, to support new partnerships.

Qualifications & Skills

Required:

• Current Post University student with a Federal Work-Study award.
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Comfort with professional email outreach
• Reliable, organized, and able to work independently and meet deadlines

Preferred:

• Coursework in communications
• Marketing, public relations, journalism, or business; experience with social media, Canva, or Google Workspace
• Interest in mental health, education, or nonprofit work

How the Job Benefits You as a Student:

• Students will gain valuable experience related to their program of study.

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