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Intern, Internal Communications & Engagement

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Alexandria, VA, USA
Internship

Interns at United Way Worldwide gain valuable learning and working experience at a leading nonprofit organization. Our goal is to make every intern who works with us feel included, valuable, and productive. In addition to the hands-on experience you’ll receive working at the largest nonprofit in the world, you will be provided with weekly professional development workshops. Other opportunities include mentorship pairing, cross-department projects, volunteer events, and more. If you have the drive to advance common good in communities across the world, then United Way Worldwide has the internship opportunity for you. 

The internship opportunities are open to current students or recent graduates of a college program. The intern is expected to demonstrate a keen interest in nonprofits, as well as interest in a field of study related to the position. 

The Talent Management team is seeking an intern to support several initiatives supporting the mission of United Way Worldwide. The team provides world class training and career development opportunities to United Way staff members across the United States and Internationally. This position will support efforts in marketing and promoting UWW mentorship and career programs including LinkedIn Learning and providing database management through Salesforce. 

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Using communication templates, create content for multiple platforms: intranet, emails, posters, slides presentations, company newsletter, and Facebook Workplace. 
  • Assist in writing articles for bi-weekly newsletters and other internal communications.  
  • Create PowerPoint slide content and presentations 
  • Organization event support (webinars, trainings, and other on-site events) 
  • Research tools and trends in career development 
  • May perform administrative tasks and assist with other projects as needed.  
Skills/Experience: 
  • Possesses communication or marketing experiences 
  • Experienced or willingness to learn Salesforce, Smartsheet and other CRM systems 
  • Familiarity with Adobe Connect, Zoom, or other video conferencing tools 
  • Strong research, grammar, and writing skills  
  • Knowledgeable of LinkedIn and LinkedIn Learning tools 
  • Ability to translate ideas into dynamic and captivating visuals 
  • Prioritization and organization skills are a must 
  • Good time management skills 
  • Communicates in a clear and articulate manner 
  • Ability to interface with all levels of the organization  
  • Comfortable working daily with a computer to complete work 
  • Strong teamwork skills to see a project to completion 
Compensation/Benefits: 
  • $200 semi-monthly travel stipend provided 
  • Weekly professional development workshops provided onsite 
  • Chance to meet and work with top nonprofit experts in the country 
  • Free coffee & tea onsite 
  • Free parking at United Way Worldwide’s parking garage  
  • Near Blue/Yellow Metro line (Braddock Metro Station) 

Organization Info

United Way Worldwide

Overview
Headquarters: 
Alexandria, VA, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1934
About Us
Mission: 

United Way improves lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world to advance the common good.

United Way fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in every community. We win by living United. By forging unlikely partnerships. By finding new solutions to old problems. By mobilizing the best resources. And by inspiring individuals to join the fight against their community's most daunting social crises.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Oct 7 2019
Active Until: 
Nov 7 2019
Hiring Organization: 
United Way Worldwide
industry: 
Nonprofit