Community Development Intern

The Community Development Intern is a dynamic team member ready to support a variety of statewide community programs led by the Community Development and Foundation Team. The intern should expect to learn the field of Community Impact through the support of departmental project work related to our community focused events, fundraisers, and impact programs, including but not limited to volunteer and community events, Random Acts of Kindness, Teacher Appreciation, fundraisers, scholarship programs, and financial wellness education. The Community Development Intern will work in a fast-paced environment and will finish the internship having gained broad experience in various aspects of Corporate Social Responsibility while making an impact within the organization.

What you will do here:

Support with planning and executing Random Acts of Kindness and Teacher Appreciation events.

Assist with and support Communi-Team employee volunteer projects, as well as support a variety of drives, campaigns, and initiatives designed to further community involvement.

Assist with scholarship program management and event-related activities.

Assist with various research projects to further initiatives on the Community Development Team.

Participate in ongoing workforce and professional self development including, but not limited to: observation/shadowing of various programs and initiatives, virtual and live trainings, attending meetings, coaching/mentoring, and other functions.

Provide general administrative support to the Community Development Team including, but not limited to, materials assembly, email, phone calls, supply replenishment and organization, and other functions.

Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

What you will need:

High School Diploma or GED required.

Currently earning an Associate's or Bachelor's degree from an accredited college. Preferred programs of study include nonprofit management, public administration, business, marketing, sustainability, or other similar degree offerings preferred.

1+ years of experience where event planning, project management, nonprofit management, business, or corporate social responsibility experience were gained or other educational opportunities where similar skills may have been developed preferred.

1+ years of experience with organizing/leading community-focused projects, including volunteer event coordination and recruitment preferred.

Experience with standard office software and devices such as Microsoft Office suite, Outlook, and Printers/Scanners required.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

For additional information about our organization, careers, and benefits visit: http://www.desertfinancial.com/careers.