Non-Profit & Social Impact, PR ​/ Communications, Business Internship

Be a part of CHR’s growing organization!

Internship

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday; 10am-3pm (Days/times subject to availability)

Development, Windsor, CT

Community Health Resources (CHR), the most comprehensive, non‑profit behavioral healthcare provider in Connecticut, is looking for an intern to support a range of fundraising, donor engagement, and brand management efforts.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on fundraising experience and work side‑by‑side with development and marketing professionals. The intern will be part of CHR’s Advancement Team and duties will include:

• Pre‑event support for CHR’s signature fundraising event, Swing for Hope, a golf and tennis outing in September of 2026.
• Ongoing support for CHR’s development activities including donor events, mailings, and more.
• Ongoing brand management support to help represent CHR at community events.

• Event Support:
  Swing for Hope
  • Assist the Development and Marketing Associate with conducting outreach to businesses to inquire about in‑kind donations for the 2026 Swing for Hope silent auction. Similarly, track the outreach and confirmed donations.
  • Support the Development Director in all aspects of event organization, including:
    • Tracking donations
    • Assembling silent auction baskets
    • Arranging golf games
    • Assembling day‑of materials
• Ongoing Development Work
  • Print weekly donation acknowledgements, get letters signed by SVP, and mail them out within 48 hours of receiving the donation.
  • Assist with monthly/quarterly mailings, including new donor mailings and monthly birthday cards.
  • Keep track of donor touchpoints in Bloomerang.
  • Assist with internal and external events.
  • Manage accurate inventory of fundraising supplies, including CHR cards, envelopes, stamps, stationery, etc.
• Brand Management
  • Fulfill requests for swag and marketing support from internal departments.
  • Maintain accurate calendar of community events.
  • Manage accurate inventory of marketing swag.

• Education:
  
  High school degree, enrolled in a bachelor’s or graduate program
• Experience:
  
  Applicants with related experience to non‑profit fundraising or special events preferred; experience with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is preferred; experience with Adobe Creative Suite and donor database/CRM platforms is a plus.

• Must present a professional appearance and a friendly manner
• Must be dependable and punctual
• Excellent communication skills
• Be communicative with both supervisors and detail‑oriented
• Respect and maintain confidentiality of CHR’s clients
• Have a car and/or ability to travel to the Windsor office

• Work in collaboration with our experienced and dedicated staff
• Make a difference in our community
• Earn school credit
• Flexible hours
• And much more…!

$18.00/hour

• Our per diem and fee for service positions offer a flat hourly rate.

CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.