Spring Washington, DC Community Engagement Intern
Washington DC Internship Junior Community Marketing
At a glance
Junior Community Marketing role at Autism Speaks. Washington DC · internship.
Pay not stated Community Marketing salary
RoleCommunity Marketing
SeniorityJunior
LocationWashington DC
EmploymentInternship
PostedNov 2, 2026
Role brief
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What you'll do
- Research potential sponsors and corporate backers for local events
- Contact community groups, social media communities and influencers to build local outreach
- Plan and publish social media content, and seek sponsors, volunteers and participants for events and campaigns
- Support event attendees and reconnect with past teams while following up with current teams
- Coordinate remotely with the Mid-Atlantic engagement team, field staff and volunteers
What you bring
- You must be a student whose academic credit is sponsored by an accredited institution, or need experience for a degree-related certification
- You bring strong organization, careful follow-through and clear spoken and written communication
- You can work on your own and with a team, and handle participant questions with care
- You can use Microsoft Office and social media
Who this fits
This remote internship suits a student in Maryland, Washington, DC or Virginia who wants to explore nonprofit work and learn about fundraising, events and donor outreach. The program runs for ten to twelve weeks, and you must be eligible for academic credit.
From the employer
Our Mid-Atlantic team is looking for a remote Spring Intern! We will provide a hands-on opportunity to a student located in the Maryland, Washington, DC or Virginia areas, interested in exploring a career in nonprofits. Individuals will learn about community engagement, fundraising, participant outreach and corporate communication, working closely with the Autism Speaks Mid-Atlantic Chapter community engagement team. This is a 10-12-week program and students must be eligible for academic credit. Currently, our interns will work remotely but, will be in constant communication with the Field team and volunteers.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The intern will receive training in all areas and responsibilities will include:
• Researching prospects for sponsorship and event corporate support
• Outreach to local community organizations, social media groups and influencers
• Creating Social Media plans and execution
• Community outreach for potential event and campaign sponsors, volunteers, constituents
• Providing customer service to local event participants
• Outreach to lapsed past teams and follow up with current teams of our local events
QUALIFICATIONS:
Student interns must receive academic credit (i.e. graduate or under-graduate) sponsored by an accredited institution or require experience for a certification for a college degree.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
• Strong organizational skills, follow-up and attention to detail
• Curious and inquisitive, with a willingness to learn about fundraising, event management and donor outreach
• Ability to work independently as well as collaborate with a team
• Good communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong interpersonal skills/customer service skills
• Proficient in MS office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook & Social Media
• Demonstrates initiative, resourcefulness, and problem-solving skills
CORE COMPETENCIES:
• Building Collaborative Relationships
• Professional Behavior
• Results-Driven
• Customer Orientation
• Flexibility
You are responsible for protecting the confidentiality, integrity and availability of all Autism Speaks data and information to which you have access.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The intern will receive training in all areas and responsibilities will include:
• Researching prospects for sponsorship and event corporate support
• Outreach to local community organizations, social media groups and influencers
• Creating Social Media plans and execution
• Community outreach for potential event and campaign sponsors, volunteers, constituents
• Providing customer service to local event participants
• Outreach to lapsed past teams and follow up with current teams of our local events
QUALIFICATIONS:
Student interns must receive academic credit (i.e. graduate or under-graduate) sponsored by an accredited institution or require experience for a certification for a college degree.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
• Strong organizational skills, follow-up and attention to detail
• Curious and inquisitive, with a willingness to learn about fundraising, event management and donor outreach
• Ability to work independently as well as collaborate with a team
• Good communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong interpersonal skills/customer service skills
• Proficient in MS office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook & Social Media
• Demonstrates initiative, resourcefulness, and problem-solving skills
CORE COMPETENCIES:
• Building Collaborative Relationships
• Professional Behavior
• Results-Driven
• Customer Orientation
• Flexibility
You are responsible for protecting the confidentiality, integrity and availability of all Autism Speaks data and information to which you have access.
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