Communications InternAt — Family Promise of Orange County

Family Promise of Orange County is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping end family homelessness in Orange County. Our programs serve primarily, families with children under 18 years old and rely almost, entirely on our network of volunteers and dedicated interns to get the work done.

Position Summary: The Communications Intern is charged with providing assistance to the Operations Manager in the forms of newsletter, press release, and article creation. The intern will have specific semester goals and will meet weekly for supervision and mentoring. This is a hybrid-internship, meaning you will be expected to come into the office based on the agreement between you and your supervisor.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Supports the Marketing and Communications Manager in various assignments including but not limited to:  
-Newsletters
-Administrative Work (i.e., spreadsheet organization, campaign organization, etc.)
-Provide assistance for press releases and news articles
-Weekly Zoom check-ins with the Marketing and Communications Manager
-Any other tasks that may arise related to marketing and communications  -Work in the office at least once a week if possible 
-Any other tasks that may arise related to marketing and communications  
-Attend work events if possible
-Complete end of internship Project

-Evaluation of Internship and Manager

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the internship, the intern will have the tools to complete the following:
1. Gain experience and knowledge regarding the proper way to highlight a non-profits work and enhance its mission through communication pieces
2. Understand how to use their skills to enhance communicating messages 
3. Learn office etiquette and basic administrative duties when necessary
4. Grow in individual character and as a team player
5. Foster innovative ideas and how to make them applicable for organizational achievement

Statement of Confidentiality:

It is the policy of FPOC that interns will not disclose confidential information regarding the families, donors, or volunteers obtained through their affiliation with FPOC to any person, including their relatives, friends, and business and professional associates, unless FPOC has authorized disclosure.

Compliance:

The Intern acknowledges that they will have access to organization equipment and intellectual property. The Intern agrees that the property shall remain exclusive to FPOC and is only authorized to use the property when given directions by their supervisor.

Upon conclusion of the internship, the intern will immediately deliver all organization property that is then in the intern's possession, custody or control, including, without limitation, all keys, cell phones, tablets, computer hardware including but not limited to any hard drives, flash drives, external storage devices, laptops, tablets, as well as data, materials, papers, books, files, documents, records and any and all documents or other items containing, summarizing, or describing any proprietary Information, back to FPOC.

Please be advised that FPOC considers refusal to return company property to be theft. If the above listed items are not returned, FPOC will contact local law enforcement. Please contact your supervisor at the end of your internship immediately to arrange for the return of any and all property.

This is an unpaid internship.

The FPOC Intern would not be considered an employee of Family Promise of Orange County, therefore the intern is not eligible for benefits. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the internship without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Supports the Marketing and Communications Manager in various assignments including but not limited to:
-Newsletters
-Administrative Work (i.e., spreadsheet organization, campaign organization, etc.)
-Provide assistance for press releases and news articles
-Weekly Zoom check-ins with the Marketing and Communications Manager
-Any other tasks that may arise related to marketing and communications -Work in the office at least once a week if possible
-Any other tasks that may arise related to marketing and communications
-Attend work events if possible
-Complete end of internship Project
-Evaluation of Internship and Manager

Training:

Intern will receive a formal onboarding process include presentation of duties and expectations, sign an offer letter, and submit an emergency contact form. Throughout the internship, intern will meet weekly with the supervisor to discuss current tasks/assignments and career development. Intern will also receive midway and end of internship evaluations.

Learning outcomes:

By the end of the internship, the intern will have the tools to complete the following:
1. Gain experience and knowledge regarding the proper way to highlight a non-profits work and enhance its mission through communication pieces
2. Understand how to use their skills to enhance communicating messages
3. Learn office etiquette and basic administrative duties when necessary
4. Grow in individual character and as a team player
5. Foster innovative ideas and how to make them applicable for organizational achievement