Communications Intern

About New York Edge

New York Edge (NYE) is the largest provider of school-based afterschool and summer

programming in New York City, serving over 33,000 students annually across all five boroughs

and Long Island. Our mission is to help young people discover their potential by providing

programs that support academic achievement, social-emotional development, and leadership

growth. Through deep partnerships with schools, communities, and city agencies, we deliver

high-quality experiences that address the needs of the whole child and build pathways to

lifelong success.

Internship Overview

The Development & Impact Intern will support the Advancement & Communications

Department, working closely with the Development Officer and the Volunteer Engagement

Coordinator, while collaborating with Program and Data teams.

This internship is ideal for a student interested in nonprofit fundraising, data-driven storytelling,

and measuring community impact. The intern will gain hands-on experience in development

operations, database management, volunteer engagement, and impact analytics – contributing

meaningfully to New York Edge’s mission to bridge the opportunity gap among students in

underinvested communities.

Key Responsibilities

Development Support

● Support fundraising campaigns and special initiatives

● Help update donor database in Salesforce and track gifts and acknowledgments

● Assist with preparing donor materials, communications and reports

● Conduct prospect research on individuals, foundations and corporate partners

● Support stewardship efforts, including thank-you letters and impact updates

Impact & Data Storytelling

● Assist in compiling and analyzing parent and principal data from surveys and interviews

● Support development of impact dashboards or visual summaries

● Help translate program outcomes into clear, donor-facing materials

● Support tracking of volunteer engagement met

● Support tracking of volunteer engagement metrics and in-kind donation impact

● Assist with planning and coordinating volunteer events

● Help manage volunteer communications, sign-ups, and tracking

● Support Back to School Drive, including packing events and in-kind donation support

● Assist with data entry and documentation related to volunteer participation and impact

Qualifications

● Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student

● Interest in nonprofit development, social impact, data analysis and/or educational equity

● Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

● Excellent written and verbal communication skills

● Proficiency in Google Workspace; familiarity with Salesforce or other CRMs is a plus

● Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

What You’ll Gain

● Real-world experience in nonprofit fundraising and evaluation

● Mentorship from development and other nonprofit professionals

● Exposure to donor relations, corporate partnerships, and nonprofit operations

● A meaningful opportunity to support educational equity across New York City