Intern, Dunkin' Joy In Childhood Foundation

Buffalo Wild Wings; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 13,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship

Brand exposure

Job summary

The Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation, powered by Inspire Brands, seeks a Communications & Public Relations Intern to help tell impact stories, manage content, and support strategies across channels from our Boston area office. This paid internship offers exposure to fundraising, grants, and community programs.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a four-year degree with strong written and verbal communication skills, and an interest in nonprofit communications, marketing, or journalism.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and a passion for storytelling.
• Interest in nonprofit communications, public relations, social media, marketing or community engagement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Create and support compelling communications across channels (website, newsletters, internal comms).
• Partner with social media team to develop content ideas and showcase programs.
• Support fundraising campaigns, community engagement, volunteer activities, events, and grants reviews.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Public relations

Social media

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Opportunity

The Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation is an independent nonprofit organization powered by Dunkin’, dedicated to bringing joy and support to children facing hunger or illness. As a Communications & Public Relations Intern, you will help share the Foundation’s impact through storytelling, social media, and strategic communications while supporting initiatives that strengthen communities across the country. This internship is ideal for a student interested in nonprofit communications, public relations, social media, marketing, journalism, or storytelling who is eager to gain meaningful, hands‑on experience while contributing to a mission‑driven organization.

What You'll Do

Create and support compelling communications that bring the Foundation’s mission and impact to life, including website content, newsletters, internal communications, and other storytelling materials. Partner with the Foundation’s social media team to develop content ideas, identify engaging stories, support content planning, and showcase Foundation programs, events, and community impact across social channels. Assist with Foundation initiatives such as fundraising campaigns, community engagement efforts, volunteer activities, special events, and grantmaking programs. Support grantmaking activities by gathering and reviewing impact reports, tracking outcomes, and helping analyze program results. Conduct research and contribute to special projects that support the Foundation’s strategic priorities. Collaborate with colleagues, franchisees, volunteers, nonprofit partners, and other stakeholders to help advance the Foundation’s work.

What We're Looking For

Currently enrolled in a four‑year college or university, preferably entering junior or senior year. Strong written and verbal communication skills with a passion for storytelling. Interest in communications, public relations, social media, nonprofit organizations, marketing or community engagement. Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Creative, curious, and eager to learn while taking initiative on new projects. Professional presence and confidence interacting with a variety of stakeholders. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to work in our Boston/ Canton office.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous internship, volunteer, campus leadership, communications, marketing, nonprofit, or office experience. Experience creating content for social media, student organizations, publications, or community projects. Passion for making a positive impact in the lives of children and families.

What You'll Gain

• Real‑world experience in nonprofit communications, public relations, and social media strategy.
• Exposure to fundraising, grantmaking, and community impact programs.
• Opportunities to collaborate with cross‑functional teams and external stakeholders.
• Professional development and mentorship within a nationally recognized brand and charitable organization.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference while building skills that will support your future career.

About the Summer Internship Program

Our 10‑week paid summer internship program is designed to help you apply your classroom learning to real business challenges while building professional skills and industry experience. In addition to your day‑to‑day work on the Treasury team, you'll have opportunities to:

• Engage with Inspire leaders through executive speaker sessions and career conversations.
• Collaborate with fellow interns on a cross‑functional business challenge and present recommendations to leaders.
• Participate in community service activities that support our commitment to being good citizens.
• Build relationships with interns and professionals across departments and brands.
• Develop business acumen, presentation skills, and a deeper understanding of how corporate functions support organizational success.

By the end of the summer, you'll have gained meaningful experience, expanded your professional network, strengthened your business knowledge, and developed greater confidence in your ability to contribute in a corporate environment.

Find Your Seat at the Table

Bring your curiosity, critical thinking, and passion for learning. If you're excited to gain real‑world experience while contributing to meaningful business initiatives, we'd love to hear from you.

About Inspire

Inspire is a multi‑brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,400 Arby’s, Baskin‑Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants worldwide. We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences. Inspire is a multi‑brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,000 Arby’s, Baskin‑Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants worldwide. We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences. Inspire is a multi‑brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,400 Arby’s, Baskin‑Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants across 55 global markets. In an industry facing increasing disruption, our leaders saw an opportunity to build a restaurant company unlike any other – one that brings together differentiated yet complementary brands and aims to make them stronger than they would be on their own. Found inherently in the purposes of our family of brands, we identified a common thread between our restaurants – the capacity to inspire. From guest experience to career development to community well‑being, Inspire plays a role in the lives of millions of people every day. Our brands are diverse, distinctive, and fan favorites. In a sense, you could say we seek those who provide something different than the norm.