Volunteer Outreach and Engagement Intern

National Cherry Blossom Festival • Washington, DC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Volunteer Outreach and Engagement Intern will help grow the National Cherry Blossom Festival’s community of more than 600 volunteers and support a positive volunteer experience. The intern will assist with recruiting, training, and coordinating volunteers at Festival signature and community events. The position is in person for 20–25 hours per week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and/or Thursdays between 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., with evening and weekend availability needed for events as required. The schedule will be determined in consultation with the Volunteer Manager. The target start date is January 11, 2027. The internship is unpaid, though college credit may be available depending on the educational institution’s guidelines and requirements. A monthly stipend is available to help defray commuting costs.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited university or college; recent graduates may be considered.
• Interest in community building, nonprofit management, and/or events.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and proactive.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to perform physical tasks such as lifting boxes and setting up for events.
• Comfortable working in office and outdoor settings, including rain, cold, mud, sun, and wind.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Available for 20–25 hours per week in person, with availability for evening and weekend events as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Slack and Monday.com.

Responsibilities

• Assist with creating and distributing volunteer recruitment materials.
• Support outreach efforts to expand and diversify the volunteer base.
• Track volunteer sign-ups and assignments using the volunteer management system.
• Create and update volunteer training modules and role descriptions in the volunteer management system.
• Assist with event-day volunteer check-in and on-site volunteer program operations.
• Draft content for volunteer newsletters.
• Create posts and engage with members of the volunteer Facebook group.
• Reply to emails and voicemails from current and prospective volunteers.
• Support the planning and execution of volunteer retention and recognition events, including kickoff, orientation, and appreciation events.

Benefits

• A monthly stipend to help defray commuting costs.
• College credit may be available, depending on the educational institution’s guidelines and requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed