Community Foundation Intern

Position:                        Community Foundation Intern – Program and Marketing

Reports to:                    Program Coordinator and/or Executive Director

Purpose of Position:       Learn nonprofit management and community leadership skills by assisting Community Foundation DeKalb County staff members with the Foundation’s programs, outreach support to the public, and service to donors and charitable organizations. 

Classification:                Temporary, hourly, nonexempt employee

Administrative Tasks:

• Organize and digitize Foundation documents and records.
• Assist with data entry and database management to ensure up-to-date contact and program information.
• Provide general office support, including responding to inquiries, answering the phone, making copies, filing, outreach support to the public, and preparing for meetings.

Program Support:

• Assist with research and data collection to support foundation initiatives, including community needs assessments and nonprofit capacity mapping.
• Utilize the Foundation’s grantmaking software to research and compile data on past and potential grantees, identifying trends and opportunities to support (proactive) grantmaking decisions.
• Support the grant and scholarship programs by creating and preparing materials, attending promotional events, providing outreach support, and assisting with reporting and data entry.
• Help track the impact of grants and scholarships through reporting and evaluation.
• Provide administrative support for committee meetings, including preparing materials and taking notes.

Marketing and Communications:

• Assist with website updates to ensure content is engaging, accurate, and relevant.
• Develop and manage social media content to promote the Foundation’s programs, grants, and community impact.
• Write and design marketing materials, including newsletters, press releases, and annual reports.
• Create outreach materials to increase awareness of the Foundation’s initiatives.

Community Leadership and Outreach:

• Help plan and execute Foundation events, such as workshops, grant presentations, and community discussions.
• Conduct interviews and gather stories from donors, grantees, scholarship recipients, and community members to highlight the Foundation’s work.
• Develop surveys or tools to gather feedback from community stakeholders.
• Other tasks as assigned by the Executive Director or Program Coordinator.

Knowledge and Skills:

The ideal candidate will have completed at least 30 credit hours of college with strong academic standing and:

• An interest in nonprofit management, marketing, or community development.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with social media platforms and content creation (Canva).
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• A dependable and motivated attitude with a willingness to learn.
• The ability to work with the staff team to achieve the Foundation’s goals.