Development and Communications Intern

The Humane Society of West Michigan is looking for UNPAID SPRING of 2026 interns that will start in January and are interested in learning more about animal welfare in the West Michigan area!

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Events Management, Communications, Non-Profit Management, Business Management, or a similar Field
• High attention to detail proven through accuracy
• Ability to utilize the Microsoft Office Suite, Google Product Suite and Canva
• Well-developed writing and editing skills
• Highly organized and efficient
• Able to interact and communicate positively and reasonably with coworkers, volunteers, and donors
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexible hours, working occasional nights and weekends as needed

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Development & Marketing team with various projects and clerical duties
• Assist in the planning efforts of upcoming community and external events:
• Connect with existing and prospective event partners
• Assist with writing and presenting event partnership proposal
• Solicitation of in-kind goods and services
• Create advertisements (posters, social media, etc.) to promote events
• Recruitment of participants
• Assist with organizing logistics for the event and communicating with partners
• Pick up event items from sponsors and partners
• Assist onsite at the event with set up, event implementation, and tear down as needed for community events
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Development & Marketing team or other HSWM staff to meet the needs of the organization

WORK ENVIRONMENT

HSWM Expectations of Employees

• Treat animals, staff, and volunteers humanely, with compassion, both on and off the job, and transmits these values to others
• Adhere to all state and local laws regarding personally owned animals
• Provide accurate information and courteous service to the public at all times
• Discretion with confidential information
• Adhere to HSWM Culture Commitment

Work Environment

• May be exposed to unpleasant noises, odor and animal feces
• May be exposed to bites, scratches, and zoonotic diseases

Physical Demands

• Work requires lifting and carrying items & animals that weigh up to 40 pounds. Will be assisted by other staff members with items & animals weighing over 40 pounds
• Will be required to walk or stand for extended periods of time. Will frequently work in a bent position

Job Type: Internship

Pay: UNPAID

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person