Non-Paid Internship - Development and Communication Department

General Information on who this Department interacts with (and by extension who this intern would most likely interact with:

• Development and Communication Department staff
• Agency Administrative staff
• Program leaders and staff from throughout the agency
• Members of the Senior Leadership Team

Brief Description of the Department:

The WCS Development and Communication Department is responsible for the following:

• Proposal writing and fundraising
• All public relations materials including the annual report, bimonthly agency newsletter, flyers and brochures, branded documents, media relations, thanking donors and maintaining donor database
• Electronic presence including agency website, Intranet, LinkedIn
• Event planning and agency United Way campaign
• Branding awareness – ordering branded items, creating promotional boards for community events, developing new assets such as letterhead, etc.
• Photography and photo archiving
• Internal communications about agency with staff

Characteristics Desired in Student Intern:

• Possesses initiative and aims to be teachable
• Is curious about how things work in a large local nonprofit and why we do what we do
• Strong desire to learn about non-profit work
• Ability to take on projects with multiple steps in an organized manner with great attention to detail
• Availability to work in the office and not remotely
• Our department supports programs in our agency and new needs or requests arise often. Being able and willing to pivot, shift priorities and think on your feet are needed to enjoy this opportunity.
• Willingness to work on these possible major projects: bringing alignment to agency documents (program letterhead, flyers/brochures, intake forms, file storage maintenance etc.), some event preparation support and implementation and others
• Willingness to enter data from surveys into appropriate database and survey tools in order for the agency to meet reporting requirements.
• Ability to display cultural competence by responding respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures, languages, classes, races, ethnic backgrounds, religions and other diversity factors in a manner that recognizes, affirms and values their worth
• Willingness to receive constructive criticism and to rework the document or project until it is where it needs to be
• Ability to be independent and self-directed; maintain accountability and responsibility
• Eagerness to learn and willingness to ask any questions to enhance ability to perform job responsibilities and meet their own expectations of what they what to learn through the internship/practicum
• Maintain client and agency information confidentiality within all written and verbal communications
• Ability to use time efficiently and effectively
• Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple complex tasks, strong professional communication and teamwork.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel; ability to both read and enter data in Excel. Experience with graphic design websites such as Canva or programs such as Adobe Illustrator and able to use it to complete a project independently
• Photography and photo editing skills a plus
• Ability to work 5-10 hours per week.

Training Requirements:

• Students must be currently enrolled as part of a Bachelor’s or Master’s level degree program in social work, graphic design, nonprofit management, human services or similar

Health Requirements:

• Students interested in this internship do not need to meet any health requirements at this time.

How to Apply:

• Please complete the online applications, assuring that your resume is attached. 

If accepted to an internship/practicum at our site, a background check will be required (WCS will provide this)


For Additional Information, Please Contact:

Anne Osterwind, MA

Director of Development and Communication Department

Office: (414) 290-0475

Cell Phone: (414) 234-1508

Email: aosterwind@wiscs.org

Wisconsin Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.