Community and Volunteer Outreach Intern

Organization:

Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star - Greater Houston

Site Supervisor: Karla Martinez

Organization Address:

1003 Washington Avenue Houston, Texas 77002

Organization Description:

Since 1904, Big Brothers Big Sisters has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is incredible potential. As the nation’s largest donor- and volunteer-supported mentoring network, Big Brothers Big Sisters makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”), ages 5 through young adulthood in communities across the country. We develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people.

Primary Function:

The Community and Volunteer Outreach intern will collaborate with the Volunteer Recruitment Manager and Director to develop new community partnership opportunities.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The Community and Volunteer Outreach intern will collaborate with the Volunteer Recruitment Manager and Director to develop new community partnership opportunities
They will promote the mission of BBBS by actively participating in outreach efforts through professional communication via phone, email, events, and other platforms
The role will require the individual to engage with other non-profits, companies, and stakeholders and navigate available community resources
This internship will provide an opportunity to practice and expand skill sets in communication, networking, critical thinking, and problem-solving

Preferred qualifications:

Education: Marketing, Communication, Business or Human Services
Presentation and Research Skills
Customer Service and People Oriented