LIFT

Communications

• Draft and edit donor-facing communications and development content
• Create adaptable content templates for multiple cities and tailor messaging for local contexts
• Support fundraising-focused communications strategies to engage and retain donors
• Develop compelling written content reflecting local impact and a national perspective
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align messaging while working independently
• Proofread and edit materials for accuracy, clarity, tone, and brand consistency
• Explore visual storytelling through basic graphic design and video content
• Support event preparation, coordination, and administrative activities
• Manage LIFT’s day-to-day social media presence and content calendar
• Write and edit monthly newsletters, blog posts, and annual reports
• Copy edit external materials
• Track relevant news, research, and field conversations to identify content opportunities

Development & Communications Intern

Coach

• Create a positive, welcoming climate for parents and their families.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with parents, partner agency staff members, and the local community.
• Provide high-quality coaching to 10-20 parents to support their achievement of career and financial goals.
• Conduct follow-up research on behalf of parents on topics relevant to their goals.
• Participate actively in daily debriefs with LIFT staff and fellow coaches.
• Support in the recruitment of new parents into the program.
• Support retention of parents in coaching through regular phone calls and emails.
• Provide regular upward feedback to LIFT’s Program Team to improve the design and effectiveness of LIFT’s coaching program.
• Provide short-term resource assistance to parents who are not currently eligible for coaching.
• Maintain accurate files/records and document services to parents in LIFT’s online case management system.
• Maintain confidentiality in all matters regarding the children and families served.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Development & Communications Intern

LIFT Coach