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Spring Washington, DC Community Engagement Intern

CompanyAutism Speaks
LocationWashington
Work ModeRemote
PostedNovember 2, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist the Mid-Atlantic team with community engagement, fundraising, and participant outreach. Responsibilities include researching sponsorship prospects, managing social media plans, and providing customer service to event participants.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
639
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the lifespan, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. Our vision is a world where all people with autism can reach their full potential.
About the Role
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.
 
Key Skills
Community engagementFundraisingEvent managementDonor outreachSocial media planningCustomer serviceOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solvingMicrosoft OfficeWordExcelOutlookResearchInitiative
Categories
Social ServicesMarketingCustomer Service & SupportManagement & Leadership
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