17.00 per hour | Westbrook, ME, USA | Hourly | Internship | Part Time This internship requires that all applicants be full-time residents of Maine or attend a college or university in Maine. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ADVANCEMENT DEPARTMENT The Advancement Department provides fundraising, business development, and communications functions for Spurwink. Their work includes increasing support for Spurwink from individuals, corporations, and foundations; identifying opportunities for agency growth; managing the agency's social media presence, including creating posts and tracking metrics; and overseeing all internal and external communications. In addition, the advancement department coordinates logistics for fundraising events and writes and submits grant applications and requests for proposals (RFP's) to private and public funders. INTERN RESPONSIBILITIES As the Intern, you will assist the Advancement team with the diverse work of their department. REQUIREMENTS : + This hybrid internship start date will be the first week of January 2025 and conclude at the end of February. + We will work around your schedule to meet the required hours of this internship. (8 to 15 hours/per week) + Ability to commute to the Greater Portland area during the first full week of January. + Have an interest in Communications. + Experience with Microsoft 365. + Create a capstone project sharing educational goals, skills learned, and your experiences. + Attend a weekly online meeting with a supervisor. QUALIFICATIONS : Candidates must exhibit enthusiasm for the work and an interest in learning about both the department and Spurwink Services. Must have strong communication skills, the ability to work independently, and critical thinking skills. Spurwink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.