Community Engagement & Outreach Internship

Volunteer Job Title: Community Engagement & Outreach Intern

Purpose of the Position: Under the direction and supervision of the Community Outreach Specialist and in harmony with the mission and vision of Aptiv, the Community Engagement & Outreach Intern shall provide support to the Community Engagement Coordinator with recruiting, engaging and recognizing volunteers throughout Aptiv. The intern will also assist with outreach efforts to promote our services throughout our service area.

Qualifications:  

Internship Hours: Flexible to meet intern’s schedule, Mondays through Fridays, between 8:00 am – 4:00 p.m.

                  

Job Goals: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

1.  Work with Community Outreach Specialist & Community Engagement Coordinator to build on current volunteer & internship program and enhance outreach efforts

2.  Assist with human resource duties including onboarding and orientation of new volunteers & interns

3.  Attend Marketing Department meetings and training (if schedule allows)

4.  Assist with surveying staff to determine volunteer needs for program and administrative areas

5.  Expand volunteer engagement opportunities for Aptiv staff and the people we support

6.  Assist with the management of volunteer and outreach information and data

7.  Build on and establish new relationships with community-based organizations to expand Aptiv’s presence

8.  Expand Aptiv’s volunteer appreciation/recognition efforts while being mindful of limited nonprofit budget

9.  Create community outreach reports on referrals for services

10.Attend community events and assist with preparing presentations to community partners

 

Physical/Sensory/Cognitive Requirements: 

The majority of the work time will be spent in the office setting. The intern is required to sit at a desk or in meetings for an extended period of time. The intern should have the ability to present information and respond to questions from staff, customers, participants, and the general public when communicating using technology or in face-to-face interactions. Lifting of office materials up to ten pounds occurs intermittently throughout the day. The intern may use hearing, near vision, 10-12 point character size, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust, focus, to decipher, collaborate, and orchestrate in a variety of environments. Regular use of fine motor skills for typing or data entry is required as is the ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. The capacity to differentiate between various levels of confidentiality and act accordingly is required.