17.00 per hour | South Portland, 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 Communications 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 an intern, you will be able to assist the Advancement team with the diverse work of their department. You will meet weekly as a cohort to help form camaraderie, share experiences, and learn from knowledgeable Spurwink employees. REQUIREMENTS: + Hybrid Position (2 days in office/ 2 days working from home) + Program Duration: 10 weeks (June 2nd - August 8th) + 4 days a week (8 hours per day) + Ability to commute to the Greater Portland area two days a week. + Have an interest in Communications & Marketing. + Experience with Microsoft 365. + Create a capstone project sharing educational goals, skills learned, and your experiences. + Attend a weekly reflection session with a cohort of interns. + Attend a weekly meeting with a supervisor. QUALIFICATIONS: + Candidates must exhibit enthusiasm for the work in the department and the mission of Spurwink Services. + Must have strong communication skills, the ability to work independently, and critical thinking skills. Spurwink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.