Community Engagement Intern

Delta Dental of Washington • Seattle, WA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you looking for an exciting summer opportunity to gain valuable skills and
make a meaningful impact across Washington state's communities? Support Delta
Dental of Washington as a Community Engagement Intern and gain hands-on
experience in community engagement, partnership development, and program
strategy. You’ll contribute to projects that strengthen community engagement
programs and partnerships while developing key professional skills in a dynamic,
collaborative environment.

Skills you will gain during the internship:

Practical experience supporting community engagement strategy and partnership
initiatives.
Experience evaluating programs and identifying opportunities to strengthen
outreach and engagement.
Exposure to managing and using program data to support community engagement
initiatives.
Building meaningful connections with colleagues, mentors, and other
professionals.
Engaging in workshops, training sessions, and other learning initiatives to
support career development.
Applying academic knowledge to address real-world workplace challenges and
deliver results.

Washington Dental Service and its affiliates, including Arcora Foundation, Delta
Dental of Washington, and TriForza, are committed to improving oral and overall
health across Washington state and beyond. Guided by our vision, we succeed
through our deep commitment to our shared OneTeam Values: accountability,
courage, curiosity, inclusion, and integrity. Our Values are at the center of
the work we do and how we interact with one another.

This non-exempt internship pays an hourly rate of $28.00 and is full-time (40
hours per week). Interns are expected to work during our standard business
hours, which are from 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday. Interns are typically
required to work onsite at our Seattle office every Tuesday, with the option for
remote work on other days based on departmental needs.

We offer interns highly competitive medical, dental, and vision plans, along
with a generous 401(k) plan, wellness dollars, and transportation reimbursement
for commuting to the office. Interns also receive paid holidays, paid time off,
and sick time throughout their internship.

Essential Responsibilities include the following: The list of responsibilities
listed is not intended to be comprehensive. Washington Dental Service and its
affiliates, including Arcora Foundation, Delta Dental of Washington, and
TriForza reserve the right to change the responsibilities at any time with or
without notice.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing an associates, bachelors, or master’s degree in in marketing, public policy, public health, communications, nonprofit management, sociology, or a related field with an interest in community engagement.
• Experience supporting community programs, student organizations, volunteer initiatives, or community-based activities.
• Interest in community programs, partnerships, and initiatives that support local communities.
• Displays a high level of accountability by effectively managing tasks independently, meeting goals, and delivering high-quality work while staying dedicated to team objectives.
• Ability to collect relevant information, assess data, and make thoughtful contributions to projects or problem-solving activities.
• Enthusiastic about collaborating with diverse teams, contributing to an inclusive environment, and seeking opportunities for growth and improvement within the internship and organization.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across teams.
• Capable of working both independently and collaboratively in team settings.

Responsibilities

• Support community engagement efforts by developing a guide that outlines how community programs can be shared across other member companies.
• Develop a resource to support mentee career exploration by identifying dental professionals who are hiring and practices that offer job shadowing opportunities.
• Develop and document a workflow for the annual giving campaign planning process, including key events and engagement activities
• Support the organization and management of community engagement data within REDCap.
• Explore ways to measure and communicate the impact of community programs through data, insights, and reporting.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision plans
• generous 401(k) plan
• wellness dollars
• transportation reimbursement for commuting to the office
• paid holidays
• paid time off
• sick time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees