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This internship provides hands-on experience in nonprofit community development, communications, event coordination, and relationship-building while contributing to meaningful initiatives that positively impact local communities.

The internship is fully grant-funded for the complete 8-week duration, providing participants with professional development opportunities and practical experience in community engagement and nonprofit operations.

Key Responsibilities

The Community Engagement Intern will assist with:

• Supporting community outreach and engagement activities
  

• Assisting with planning and promoting workshops, events, and programs
  

• Conducting outreach to residents, partners, and community stakeholders
  

• Assisting with volunteer coordination and participant follow-up
  

• Collecting and organizing community feedback and engagement data
  

• Supporting administrative and program-related tasks as assigned
  

• Participating in team meetings, training, and community events
  

Requirements

Qualifications

To be eligible for enrollment in the Community Engagement Internship Program, applicants must:

• Be currently enrolled in college, university, or a workforce development/training program; or be a recent graduate within the past 6 months
  

Preferred candidates may have educational interests in:

• Communications
  

• Public Administration
  

• Social Work
  

• Business Administration
  

• Marketing
  

• Nonprofit Management
  

• Community Development
  

• Human Services
  

• Related fields of study
  

No prior professional experience is required. Candidates should demonstrate a strong interest in community engagement, leadership, and professional growth.

Professional Development

Hired Intern must participate in the following Atlantic Union Bank sponsored professional development sessions:

Kick-Off - June 9th at 12:00 pm

Know Your Worth - June 25th at 3:00 pm

Linked In: How to Show Up - July 14th at 11:00 pm

Wrap-Up and Feedback - July 30th at 10:00 am

Preferred Qualifications

Ideal candidates should possess:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  

• Interest in community development, nonprofit work, public service, or outreach
  

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid environment
  

• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and social media platforms
  

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
  

Preferred but not required:

• Experience with community service, leadership, or volunteer activities
  

• Familiarity with Canva or social media content creation tools
  

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This internship operates in a hybrid work environment, with the majority of responsibilities completed virtually and occasional in-person participation required for meetings, trainings, community outreach activities, and special events.

Interns should be comfortable working independently in a remote setting while maintaining regular communication with supervisors and team members through email, virtual meetings, and collaborative platforms.

The role may include:

• Virtual team meetings and project collaboration
  

• In-person community events and outreach activities as needed
  

• Flexible work assignments in a fast-paced nonprofit environment
  

• Opportunities to engage with community members, partners, and local stakeholders
  

• A supportive and mentorship-focused professional setting that encourages learning, creativity, and teamwork
  

Interns are expected to maintain professionalism, reliability, and responsiveness in both virtual and in-person settings.

Drug Free Workplace:

We are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace. As part of this commitment, we strictly prohibit the unlawful use of controlled substances on company property, during work hours, or while conducting company business off-site.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Benefits

Compensation and Benefits

• $15.00 hr - 30 hours a week
  

• AUB will be hosting mandatory professional development sessions throughout the duration of the internship times listed above