Development and Communications Interns, Reach Out and Read, Boston, MA

Posted September 4, 2015

Reach Out and Read is a national nonprofit organization that prepares America’s youngest children to succeed in school by partnering with doctors to prescribe books and encourage families to read together. During pediatric checkups, Reach Out and Read pediatricians give new books to children, ages 6 months through 5 years, and advise parents about the importance of reading aloud. Every year, through our network of 20,000 medical providers, Reach Out and Read serves 4 million children across all 50 states, focusing on those in low-income families. The families served by Reach Out and Read read together more often, and their children enter kindergarten better prepared to succeed, with larger vocabularies and stronger language skills, better prepared to achieve their potential in school and beyond.

Learn more about our three-part model and evidence base on our website: www.reachoutandread.org

Annual Fund and Communications Intern:

Reach Out and Read is seeking a current college student who is interested in providing a wide range of research, database, communications, and administrative support for the Reach Out and Read development team. Specific responsibilities include:

• Conduct research on leadership donors and major gift prospects;
• Assist with data maintenance projects in Salesforce;
• Research, write or edit blog posts;
• Develop content for Reach Out and Read social media pages;
• Participate in marketing strategy as it relates to our annual solicitations, monthly email communications, and overall branding;
• Assist with administrative tasks as needed.

Grant Writing Intern:

Reach Out and Read is seeking a current college student who is interested in learning more about the life cycle of a grant, from its early research stages through submission, and later reporting. This intern will provide administrative support for the grant writing team as well as assist with each stage of the process. Specific responsibilities include:

• Conduct research on potential foundations and corporate partners;
• Draft research memoranda and event briefings;
• Edit and submit grant applications;
• Participate in grant management discussions;
• Opportunity to write grants if interested;
• Administrative tasks as needed.

Both positions are part time with a flexible schedule. Each intern will be expected to work between eight and ten hours per week during business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30-5:00 pm). Both positions are paid at $10/hour. Additionally we will offer nonprofit career development, networking opportunities, and the ability to gain experience in prospect research, grant writing, database management, marketing and donor relations. The interns will also have the opportunity go on site visits, engage with our programs operations, and learn more about the importance of early literacy interventions. Interns will be an integral part of a close knit fundraising team, and will make a profound impact on team operations.

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong writing and research skills. Previous experience in copy editing is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and various social media platforms.
• Organized, with excellent attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal skills, with an interest in learning more about development, marketing, and donor relations.
• Database experience is appreciated, but not required. 

And most importantly, a demonstrated commitment to the Reach Out and Read mission.

Application Details:

Please send a resume and cover letter to Maddy Conway ([email protected]) and specify the name of the position in the subject line. Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis, with the opportunity to begin work ASAP. Candidates are encouraged to submit applications as early as possible.