FWS - Communications and Outreach Intern II

Post University; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Soulful Forest, Inc. is seeking a Communications and Outreach Intern II to help share its story and build partnerships with schools, pediatric units, and healthcare facilities.

The remote role focuses on crafting communications, drafting press materials, and developing outreach strategies to expand the organization's reach. As a current Post University student with a Federal Work-Study award, you will gain hands-on experience in nonprofit communications, social media outreach, Canva design

Qualifications

• 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 media contacts.
• Research sponsors and partners to grow funding.
• Draft outreach emails and follow-ups to sponsors.
• Track outreach in a sponsorship tracker.
• Prepare presentation materials and one-pagers for schools and hospitals.

Skills

Strong writing

Communication skills

Email outreach

Organization

Independent work

Education

Post University student with Federal Work-Study

Tools

Google Workspace

Canva

Job description

Position Title: Communications and Outreach Intern II - RemoteDepartment : ComplianceReports To : Nicole Steck / The Soulful Forest, IncLocation : The Soulful Forest, Inc, 202-10 Soundview Ave, Stamford, CT 06902Rate of Pay : $23/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

Intern II: meets the required qualifications plus completed coursework inb a related field or prior communications, social media, or outreach experience. Drafts indepentently and manges a portion of the sponsor trackerHow the Job Benefits You as a Student:

How the Job Benefits You as a Student:

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

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