Development & Communications Intern

Kenneth Young Center • Schaumburg, IL

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About The Position

Kenneth Young Center is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit dedicated to providing comprehensive outpatient behavioral health services to individuals of all walks of life. Located in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago, we offer a wide range of services including outpatient therapeutic care, recovery-oriented support, community prevention, LGBTQ+ outreach, older adult services, and crisis intervention. Our team welcomes and celebrates unique perspectives and represents the diversity and vitality of our local communities. Join our team to grow in your career while building stronger, healthier communities.

Internship Description:
The intern would develop social media content that highlights our programs, impact stories, events, and community partnerships. They will draft short‑form copy for posts, emails, and newsletters aligned with our brand voice and fundraising priorities. The intern might prepare prospect research profiles for potential and identified individual, corporate, and foundation donors, then record pertinent information in the Raiser’s Edge database.

Responsibilities

• Create social media content that highlights programs, impact stories, events, and community partnerships.
• Write short‑form copy for posts, emails, and newsletters that aligns with the organization’s brand voice and fundraising priorities
• Support fundraising efforts by conducting prospect identification and research
• Build profiles and gather information on potential individual, corporate, and foundation donors.
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees