Communications Intern - part-time - 1st shift - Mon-Fri

Community Mental Health Affiliates•New Britain, CT

4d•$18 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Communications intern will assist the Communication department in increasing public awareness of the agency. The Department oversees social media communication as well as manages relationships with community stakeholders. You will gain exposure to nonprofit event planning, written, graphic, and digital communication, and outreach and fundraising efforts, including database management, donor acknowledgement, and digital donor newsletters.

Requirements

Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business, Communications, Marketing/PR.
Attention to detail and organizational skills.
Excellent written/verbal communication, interpersonal, presentation, facilitation, time management, critical thinking, decision-making, and analytical skills.
Valid CT Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

Understand how to plan, promote, and execute a major nonprofit fundraising event.
Assist with writing, editing and sending quarterly internal and external digital newsletter.
Produce and edit short clips for social media posts.
Track trends and report on metrics to enhance marketing efforts, including website, social media channels, and e-communications.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance packages.
403(b)-retirement savings plan with CMHA matching starting after 1 year of service.
11 observed holidays.
3 Wellbeing days off on a Friday throughout the year to extend a long weekend.
2 CHMA/Personal days to use throughout the calendar year.
Up to 24 days of PTO that increases with years of service.
Paid agency closure between Christmas and New Year’s (except 24/7 programs) must be approved annually.
Company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability.
A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that offers counseling, coaching, and wellness resources for staff as well as members of their household.
Higher education tuition discounts at participating schools through the Alliance’s academic partnerships.
Free ongoing professional development opportunities and continuous access to Continuing Education Units (CEUs), featuring comprehensive training in Evidence-Based Practices, such as EMDR, DBT, and CBT.
Employee discounts for shopping, the New Britain YMCA, travel, and entertainment.
Free employee subscriptions to the calm app.
Annual Company Picnic.
CMHA-sponsored Loan Reimbursement Program and Scholarship Program.
Free Student Loan Wellness for eligible employees and their family members access to:
Student loan consolidation and refinancing.
Loan payoff projection dashboard.
Coaching and support via chat, email, and phone.
College cost calculator.
College financial planning.
3 NHSC-approved sites for federal student loan repayment.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Enhancement for eligible employees access to:
Automated Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) form management for past and present employers.
Automated reminders for annual (PSLF) recertifications to help you stay on track.
Resources and ongoing communications that make PSLF understandable.
The opportunity to receive the national average of $72,000.00 in forgiveness.