Nonprofit Development & Communications Intern

Senior Neighbors, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Workshare eligible

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Senior Neighbors, Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI, seeks a Development and Communications Intern to support social media, campaigns, events, and donor engagement. This part-time internship (10-15 hours/week) offers hands-on nonprofit communications experience under the Director of Development.

You will collaborate with staff to create newsletters, manage content, and coordinate fundraising activities while learning in a supportive, mentored environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree.
• Affinity for older adults and community service.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Experience with social media platforms and basic analytics preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Canva or Adobe skills a plus.
• Ability to use Zoom and Teams for virtual meetings.

Responsibilities

• Create and schedule social media content to promote Senior Neighbors’ brand, services, fundraising efforts, and events.
• Assist in gathering, creating, and editing content for newsletters, emails, and other communication pieces.
• Monitor social media analytics and provide reports to help optimize engagement strategies.
• Assist in planning, promotion, and execution of fundraising and community events with logistics coordination and volunteer management.
• Coordinate donor and volunteer communications, including thank-you notes and follow-ups.

Skills

Social media

Content creation

Event planning

Donor engagement

Analytics

Communication

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Education

High school diploma or GED

Undergraduate student

Tools

Zoom

Teams

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Senior Neighbors, Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI, seeks a Development and Communications Intern to support social media, campaigns, events, and donor engagement. This part-time internship (10-15 hours/week) offers hands-on nonprofit communications experience under the Director of Development.

You will collaborate with staff to create newsletters, manage content, and coordinate fundraising activities while learning in a supportive, mentored environment.