Summer 2026 Community Engagement Intern

U.S. Hunger • Longwood, FL

14d

About The Position

The Community Engagement Intern will play a meaningful role in advancing U.S. Hunger’s mission to address food insecurity through compassion, dignity, and connection. Supporting our Full Cart® program, this internship will help strengthen relationships across our national community, including volunteers, families, supporters, and partners, by contributing to engagement strategies that are thoughtful, inclusive, and data-informed.
From helping our team draft volunteer engagement plans to improving digital communication, the intern will directly support efforts that bring people together around a shared purpose. This is a unique opportunity for someone who values human connection, believes in the power of community, and is eager to grow as both a professional and a changemaker.
If you enjoy meaningful conversations and strive to lead with understanding, empathy, dignity, and professionalism in every interaction, this internship is for you. U.S. Hunger is a mission-driven organization, and if you're passionate about helping others while learning how to engage and empower communities, we’d love to have you on our team.

Requirements

• Client-Centered Mindset
• Strong data entry skills
• Demonstrated decision-making abilities
• Multitasking and organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English (Spanish or another language is a plus!)
• Background check and driving history report are required for this role
• Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction)
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
• Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid)
• Speaking, sitting, holding, writing, listening
• Ability to operate a computer and other technology-based programs (Salesforce, Google Suite, Microsoft, Zendesk, Onsip)
• Great for someone currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in communications, public service, nonprofit management, public health, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Interpersonal and customer service skills (a plus!)
• Analytical and problem-solving skills (a plus!)

Responsibilities

• Support volunteer and community engagement efforts, including outreach, appreciation initiatives, and ongoing communication.
• Assist in developing and proposing ideas for community-driven campaigns and social content that build awareness and strengthen connections.
• Help engage our network of community-based organizations (CBOs) by supporting outreach and relationship-building activities.
• Create and refine surveys with intentional, impact-focused questions to gather feedback from our meal distribution partners.
• Track and analyze engagement metrics (e.g., CTA, CTR, RR, open rates) to inform strategy and improve engagement outcomes.
• Participate in regular team check-ins, contribute insights, and assist with the planning and implementation of engagement strategies.
• These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed