First Descents (FD) is a nonprofit that provides life-changing outdoor adventures for young adults (ages 18-39) impacted by cancer and other serious health conditions. The Community Engagement Intern is primarily responsible for assisting the Program Manager – Community Engagement with coordination and promotion for Community Adventures (CA). The Community Engagement Intern will report to the Program Manager – Community Engagement. 

Responsibilities:

• Create succinct CA webpages to effectively communicate CA program information
• Build custom geo targeted email marketing campaigns to promote CAs
• Maintain data integrity by tracking all CA program information in the organization’s CRM system (Salesforce) 

• Coordinate stewardship mailings for Community Adventure leaders nationwide and assist with other Programs Team related mailings as needed
• Monitor and respond to CA outreach (e.g. emails) as assigned
• Support Core Program volunteer communications (e.g. emails), as assigned
• Other projects and duties, as assigned

Desired Skill Set:

• Passion for adventure, community connection, and relationship building
• Strong task and time management skills, including disciplined use of project management tools and CRM systems or a desire to learn
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Self-motivated and eager to jump into projects (put another way, you’re a problem solver!)
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• A commitment to personal and professional development, including openness to taking direction and receiving feedback
• Representative of FD’s Core Values & Code of Conduct

The First Descents Team is a close-knit group of individuals. We are looking for someone who is humble, motivated by challenge, collaborative, curious, and preferably one who can make us laugh. We are extremely busy at certain times of the year, so your willingness to get the job done and take on additional responsibilities as needed is appreciated. At the same time, we support one another and encourage self-care.

Inside Details:

This is a hybrid position with a one day a week in-office expectation in Denver; because of this we are only accepting applicants from Colorado. This is an hourly intern position. The compensation for this position is $18.00 per hour with an expected workload of 15-20 hours per week. The expected time period for this role is a minimum of four months and a maximum of six months but this is negotiable for the right candidate. 

First Descents prides itself on being an inclusive community with an ongoing commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI). We know that cancer and other serious health conditions do not discriminate, and we are dedicated to serving all categories of identity. Our programs use the healing power of adventure to build supportive networks and ignite the Out Living It spirit. 

Apply:

If you’re passionate about contributing your skills and enthusiasm to help us serve countless more young adults impacted by cancer and other serious health conditions in the years to come, we want to hear from you!

Applications will be accepted through Wednesday, February 12th.
 

First Descents is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical​​​ condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or ​expression, veteran status, caregiver status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.