Outreach, Partnerships & Communications
Support strategic growth through partnerships, public relations, and communication systems. Ideal for candidates interested in business development, nonprofit management, marketing strategy, and communications.
- Hybrid
- 20 hrs/week · 4 months
- On-site 1–2 days/week
- Credit or stipend
Position Overview
We are seeking an Outreach, Partnerships & Communications Intern to support strategic growth through partnerships, public relations, and communication systems.
This role is ideal for candidates interested in business development, nonprofit management, marketing strategy, and communications. Chase Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal sanctuary in Webster, Florida, home to over 240 animals across 70+ species.
Key Responsibilities
Public relations & media outreach
- Research and contact media outlets across TV, news, and online publications
- Draft outreach emails and pitch materials
- Coordinate and assist with media visits to the sanctuary
Partnership development
- Identify and connect with nonprofits, brands, and organizations
- Develop collaboration opportunities and joint initiatives
- Maintain partnership tracking and follow-ups
CRM & outreach campaigns
- Work within CRM systems to manage contacts and outreach
- Assist with campaigns via email, SMS, and phone outreach
- Track engagement and optimize communication strategies
College & recruitment outreach
- Build relationships with universities and academic programs
- Support internship recruiting efforts
- Coordinate with professors and career centers
Guest communication & experience support
- Respond to guest inquiries by email, text, and social media
- Assist with bookings, rescheduling, and general questions
- Maintain professional and timely communication
Website & systems support
- Assist with website updates and improvements
- Help organize backend systems including Google Drive, Dropbox, and CRM
- Identify inefficiencies and propose solutions
Event & on-site support
- Assist with sanctuary events and outreach initiatives
- Help coordinate logistics and guest engagement
- Support on-site operations as needed
Ideal Candidate
- Studying or recently graduated in business, marketing, communications, or a related field
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive
- Interest in nonprofit work, partnerships, or PR
- Comfortable interacting with guests, partners, and teams
This internship provides direct exposure to how a growing nonprofit builds partnerships, manages outreach systems, and scales its impact — while working closely with leadership on real initiatives.
What you leave with
- Direct experience in PR, partnerships, and nonprofit outreach
- Hands-on work with real campaigns and collaborations
- Exposure to CRM systems and communication strategy
- Mentorship from founders and coordinators
- Letter of recommendation and professional references from leadership
- Resume and career development guidance
All time off must be requested and approved prior to the start of the internship. Unapproved absences may result in dismissal from the internship program.