FWS - Communications and Outreach Intern I
Post University
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- Pay
- $20
- an hour
- Location
- Waterbury, CT
- Work style
- Remote only
- Job type
- Part time, Internship
- Posted
- Oct 20
- 4 days ago
Career path
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About the company
Post University
Higher education · 501 to 1,000 employees
The Soulful Forest Inc. is a new Connecticut 501(c)(3) nonprofit that transforms spaces in schools and healthcare facilities into device-free living sanctuaries for children and the adults who care for them.
What you'll do
- Draft and distribute press releases and build a list of local and regional media contacts, so more communities learn about the program.
- Research companies, foundations, and community organizations that fit as sponsors of a Soulful Forest installation, to grow funding for new sites.
- Draft outreach emails and follow-ups to potential sponsors and partners, to turn research into relationships.
- Track outreach and responses in a sponsorship tracker, so no lead is lost.
- Help prepare presentation materials and one-pagers for schools and hospitals, to support new partnerships.
What you need
- Required: Current Post University student with a Federal Work-Study award. Strong writing and communication skillsComfort with professional email outreachReliable, organized, and able to work independently and meet deadlines
- Current Post University student with a Federal Work-Study award.
- Strong writing and communication skills
- Comfort with professional email outreach
- Reliable, organized, and able to work independently and meet deadlines
- Preferred: Coursework in communicationsMarketing, public relations, journalism, or business; experience with social media, Canva, or Google WorkspaceInterest in mental health, education, or nonprofit work
- Coursework in communications
- Marketing, public relations, journalism, or business; experience with social media, Canva, or Google Workspace
- Interest in mental health, education, or nonprofit work
Key skills
Strong writingcommunication skillsprofessional email outreachorganizedwork independentlymeet deadlinessocial mediaCanvaGoogle Workspace
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Position Title: Communications and Outreach Intern I - Remote
Department: Compliance
Reports To: Nicole Steck / The Soulful Forest, Inc
Location: The Soulful Forest, Inc, 202-10 Soundview Ave, Stamford, CT 06902
Rate of Pay: $20/hr
Position SummaryThe Soulful Forest Inc. is a new Connecticut 501(c)(3) nonprofit that transforms spaces in schools and healthcare facilities into device-free living sanctuaries for children and the adults who care for them. This position helps the organization share its story and build the partnerships it needs to reach new schools, pediatric units, and healthcare facilities.
Key ResponsibilitiesDraft and distribute press releases and build a list of local and regional media contacts, so more communities learn about the program.
Research companies, foundations, and community organizations that fit as sponsors of a Soulful Forest installation, to grow funding for new sites.
Draft outreach emails and follow-ups to potential sponsors and partners, to turn research into relationships.
Track outreach and responses in a sponsorship tracker, so no lead is lost.
Help prepare presentation materials and one-pagers for schools and hospitals, to support new partnerships.
Qualifications & Skills
Required: Current Post University student with a Federal Work-Study award.
Strong writing and communication skills
Comfort with professional email outreach
Reliable, organized, and able to work independently and meet deadlines
Preferred: Coursework in communications
Marketing, public relations, journalism, or business; experience with social media, Canva, or Google Workspace
Interest in mental health, education, or nonprofit work
How the Job Benefits You as a Student:
Students will gain valuable experience related to their program of study.
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