Job Description

As one of the nation’s largest mentoring agency, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts (BBBSEM) is committed to promoting the healthy development of children through the nurturing of continuing, one-to-one friendships with caring responsible adults, supported by trained professional staff. Our work is both impactful and urgent so we are constantly looking for the best team members to join our mission.

Our paid internships provide a unique opportunity to gain knowledge of how a nonprofit agency works and operates, as well as tangible learning, knowledge and professional skills experience by working within different functions at our agency.

Role Summary
The Community Engagement Intern will work alongside our marketing and recruitment staff to assist in the recruiting of volunteers and youth. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about the not for profit sector and gain exposure to youth mentoring programs.  

Key Responsibilities

• Help the Community Engagement team with in-depth research of top corporate targets
• Attend and participate in recruitment events as necessary
• Work off a list of corporate leads to make connections within assigned companies
• Develop content related to upcoming recruitment events including, but not limited to, promotional flyers, presentations, and follow-up materials

Basic Qualifications

• Availability to work at 12-15 flexible hours per week for the duration of the school semester.
• Must be available to work occasional evening hours and some Saturdays
• Must be available to work from our downtown office
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs (excel, powerpoint, etc.)

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to speak Spanish
• Demonstrated ability to provide superior customer service; volunteer coordination experience a plus
• Excellent professional writing and oral communication skills
• Excellent computer skills; familiarity with Salesforce is a plus
• Ability to successfully work independently and in a team environment
• Strong time-management skills and ability to be self-motivated
• Enthusiasm, creativity, a positive sense of humor, and a “can do” attitude
• Access to reliable transportation to attend night or weekend meetings/events; access to a car and a valid driver’s license preferred

Pay: $1,700 stipend 

Job Tags

Work at office, Flexible hours, Night shift, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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