Community Engagement Internship

The Lighthouse Mission•Bellingham, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Lighthouse Mission Ministries seeks a part-time intern to help the Director of Community Engagement in the administration department. The intern will be involved in all aspects of volunteerism for the organization. This position will have limited direct service with guests of Lighthouse Mission Ministries. Time Commitment: 12-16 hours per week (or variable for credit) during Summer Quarter 2026 (6/23/26-8/21/26). Internship is set to begin the first week starting of the Summer Quarter, ending August 21st, 2026.

Requirements

College or university students seeking work experience for academic credit
Area of study of personal passion for Social Services

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
Organization
Interpersonal communication
Written Communication
Ability to write proficiently
Ability to work independently
Team player
Ability to give and receive feedback
Graphic design, video editing, photography is a plus

Responsibilities

Help create social media posts, newsletter content, and other written content relevant to volunteerism
Assist with project planning and implementation, and volunteer coordination
Help manage online information pertaining to events and volunteering
Contribute to strategic meetings and brainstorming sessions
Help create and facilitate volunteer appreciation initiatives and volunteer recognition events as schedule allows
Help streamline the onboarding process with volunteers, including picture name tags, the Volunteer Handbook, and updating the database in the Volunteer Hub
Attend weekly department meeting if schedule allows
Help host information tables at community events if needed
Assist with community engagement data and outreach