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Development & Communications Intern-Raise the Future

Internship

Position start date: January 7th

Location: Remote or Hybrid (Midvale, UT Office)

Job Type: Part-time

Hours per Week: 10-12

Job Category: PR, Media and society

Counts for 399R credit? yes

Counts for 496R credit? yes

Wage/Salary:  unpaid

Application Deadline: ASAP

QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks.
  • Interest in nonprofit work, communications, fundraising, or public relations.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with Canva preferred.
  • Experience with or interest in Meltwater is a plus.
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

DESCRIPTION OF JOB DUTIES

Development & Communications

  • Assist with planning and coordination of community and fundraising events.
  • Support social media content creation across Raise the Future’s platforms.
  • Conduct prospect research on potential donors, corporate partners, and foundations.
  • Help draft and edit outreach materials, newsletters, and donor communications.
  • Help plan and support our in-person gala in May.
  • Participate in team meetings if scheduling permits.

    Public Relations & Media Outreach

  • Research media outlets and journalist contacts relevant to our mission.
  • Help draft press releases, media advisories, and story pitches.
  • Support efforts to build and maintain media contact lists.
  • Use Meltwater to identify media contacts, track earned coverage, and organize outreach efforts.
  • Assist with drafting and sending story pitches through Meltwater under staff guidance.
  • Learn how to pitch stories to local and regional media outlets with guidance from the Marketing & Communications team.
  • Track earned media coverage and support storytelling campaigns during key awareness months (e.g., National Adoption Month, Colorado Gives Day).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please send your resume and a brief cover letter explaining your interest in the role to
anna.roth@raisethefuture.org

COMPANY NAME AND BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Raise the Future connects the longest-waiting youth in foster care with caring adults and provides the tools and support needed for those relationships to last a lifetime. We work to ensure every young person has the stability, love, and resources they need to heal, grow, and thrive.

Learn more: www.raisethefuture.org