Internship - Communications / Non-Profit Development

Spurwink Services • Westbrook, ME

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

THIS INTERNSHIP REQUIRES THAT ALL APPLICANTS MUST CURRENTLY BE FULL-TIME RESIDENTS OF MAINE OR ATTEND A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY IN MAINE. Spurwink Mission Spurwink is a non-profit organization that responds to community needs by providing behavioral health care, substance use disorder services, and support services for people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, as well as their families. Internship Details: Start Date: June 1, 2026 End Date: August 6, 2026 (10-week duration) Hours per week : 32 hours per week (Monday – Thursday) Hybrid Position: Each week will require a combination of both remote work and in-person days. In-Person Intern Professional Development Cohort: Will be held on Thursdays and is in person at our administrative offices in the Greater Portland area. Responsibilities of the Advancement Department: The Advancement Department provides fundraising, business development, and communications functions for Spurwink. Their work includes increasing support for Spurwink from individuals, corporations, and foundations; identifying opportunities for agency growth; managing the agency's social media presence, including creating posts and tracking metrics; and overseeing all internal and external communications. In addition, the advancement department coordinates logistics for fundraising events and writes and submits grant applications and requests for proposals (RFP's) to private and public funders. Intern Responsibilities: As an intern, you will have the opportunity to assist the Advancement team with a diverse range of tasks within their department. As part of the internship program, you will have the opportunity to meet weekly with a cohort of interns to build camaraderie, share your experiences, and learn from knowledgeable Spurwink employees.

Requirements

• THIS INTERNSHIP REQUIRES THAT ALL APPLICANTS MUST CURRENTLY BE FULL-TIME RESIDENTS OF MAINE OR ATTEND A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY IN MAINE.
• Have a strong interest in working for a non-profit organization.
• Ability to commute to the Greater Portland area throughout the internship.
• Have an interest in the field of communications and non-profit development.
• Experience with Microsoft 365.
• Create a capstone project sharing educational goals, skills learned, and your experiences.
• Attend a weekly meeting with a supervisor.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates must exhibit enthusiasm for the work in the department and the mission of Spurwink Services.
• Must have strong communication skills, the ability to work independently, and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Advancement team with a diverse range of tasks within their department.
• Meet weekly with a cohort of interns to build camaraderie, share your experiences, and learn from knowledgeable Spurwink employees.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees