FWS - Communications and Outreach Intern II

Post-University; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Soulful Forest, Inc is seeking a Communications and Outreach Intern II to support the nonprofit's growth by sharing its story with schools, pediatric units, and healthcare facilities. You will help build partnerships and sponsorships, drafting materials and coordinating outreach with local media contacts.

Ideal candidates are Post University students with strong writing skills, experience in email outreach, and the ability to work independently to meet deadlines while supporting

Qualifications

• Current Post University student enrolled under a Federal Work-Study award.
• Strong writing and communication skills required for outreach materials.
• Comfort with professional email outreach and coordination.
• Able to work independently, meet deadlines, and stay organized.

Responsibilities

• Draft and distribute press releases and build media contacts lists.
• Research potential sponsors and partners to grow funding for sites.
• Draft outreach emails and follow-ups to sponsors and partners.
• Track outreach in a sponsorship tracker to avoid missing leads.
• Assist in preparing presentation materials and one-pagers for schools/hospitals.

Skills

Strong writing

Communication skills

Email outreach

Independent work

Education

Post University student

Tools

Google Workspace

Canva

Job description

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FWS - Communications and Outreach Intern II

Connecticut, Waterbury, CT, US

Salary: $23.00 Annually

Position Title: Communications and Outreach Intern II - Remote

Department: Compliance

Reports To: Nicole Steck / The Soulful Forest, Inc

Location: The Soulful Forest, Inc, 202-10 Soundview Ave, Stamford, CT 06902

Rate 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
  • C omfort 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 tracker

How the Job Benefits You as a Student:

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