Community Involvement Intern

Direct Supply•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

Direct Supply is building the future of healthcare technology with industry-leading products, solutions and platforms to help improve the lives of millions of seniors and those who care for them. In the Community Involvement Intern position, you’ll help bring Direct Supply’s community engagement programs to life through hands-on experience in corporate social responsibility (CSR), event coordination, and partner communication. You’ll support the planning, logistics, and promotion of volunteer initiatives and charitable efforts that make a meaningful impact on our Partners and the broader community.

Requirements

Effectively Collaborates – Forges strong partnerships and works productively with others to achieve common goals. Finds common ground to solve problems and seeks out diverse perspectives to inform decisions.
Delivers Results – Seizes new opportunities and tackles challenges head-on with urgency. Takes initiative and consistently hits goals. Zeroes in on key priorities for results. Drives progress through uncertainty and moves others to action.
Communicates Effectively – Develops and delivers impactful communications for diverse audiences across channels. Excels in both small and large group interactions. Captures attention, actively listens, and guides discussions towards targeted goals.
Excellent organizational and time management skills , with the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong written and verbal communication abilities to engage internal and external stakeholders.
Currently pursuing a degree in Communications, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, Business, or a related field
Ability to work 15–25 hours/week during the school year and 30–40 hours/week in the summer
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, Adobe Acrobat, and Google Workspace
Excellent organizational, communication, and collaboration skills
Valid, unexpired driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record

Nice To Haves

Interest in corporate social responsibility, nonprofit engagement, or community relations
Familiarity with Google Analytics, basic HTML, or web content platforms is a plus

Responsibilities

Coordinate logistics for donation efforts, including organizing item donations from our campus to local and national nonprofit partners.
Assist with planning and executing community events — including setup, teardown, and on-site support during occasional evenings or weekends.
Manage supplies, vendor communication, and stakeholder collaboration for event logistics.
Draft and distribute internal communications to promote volunteer opportunities and charitable campaigns.
Serve as a point of contact for incoming inquiries from both Direct Supply Partners and external organizations.
Research CSR topics such as community engagement, senior care resources, and sustainability initiatives.
Support charitable contribution and sponsorship planning and tracking.
Upload, manage, and promote volunteer opportunities through our internal engagement platform.
Collaborate with the Community Involvement and Marketing teams to keep content fresh across internal platforms, the DS website, and social media.
Maintain shared calendars, process documentation, inventory of supplies, and branded event materials.
Track and report volunteer hours, manage post-event surveys, and summarize insights to improve future initiatives.