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Event & Community Engagement Job Code:

13459

Location:

Saco 04072

Department:

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Internship Summary:

Come join Sweetser's team! The Events & Community Engagement Intern will support Sweetser's Advancement team in raising resources for mental health and recovery services. The intern will assist with event planning, donor stewardship, grant research, database updates, and daily development operations. Working with the Director of Development and other team members, the intern will gain hands-on experience in nonprofit fundraising, event coordination and planning, donor engagement, grants, and data management. The role may include occasional travel, evening, or weekend events.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Help plan and staff fundraising events, community celebrations, and awareness activities, including venues, vendors, supplies, timelines, registration, setup, and breakdown. Support donor stewardship by preparing personalized acknowledgments, recognition materials, impact updates, and follow-up records for staff review. Maintain gift, donor, attendee, and volunteer information accurately; assist with basic database reports and follow all privacy and confidentiality requirements. Research prospective business, civic, and community partners and sponsors. Assist with volunteer recruitment, scheduling, and communication. Research grant opportunities, maintain application and reporting calendars, gather required materials, and help draft proposal or report sections for staff review. Keep calendars, contact lists, and shared files current; prepare mailings and partner packets and compile event attendance, feedback, and recap information.