Communications and Fundraising

Position Responsibilities:

The Communications and Fundraising intern will work directly with our Communications and Fundraising Lead by helping to deliver a centre-wide communication and marketing plan. You will also help us to explore new fundraising opportunities and organise sponsorships so we can continue to deliver our vital services. You will be responsible for driving forward our social media presence and keeping our website up to date.

About the Organization
We bring people together to create, improve and care for green spaces. From local parks and community gardens to Local Nature Reserves and Sites of Special Scientific Interest; from school grounds and hospital grounds to waterways, wetlands, and woodlands; we connect people to the green spaces that form a vital part of any healthy, happy community. Our team of dedicated, passionate staff and volunteers work with communities across England, Northern Ireland, and Scotland, and, through our Community Network, we support local community groups across the UK. We are one of the main partners for the London Borough of Waltham Forest, delivering activities that connect people and greenspace. You will be working to support our team to deliver activities with local schools and families, with the aims of improving greenspace, health and wellbeing, through connectivity with the outdoors.

On-site Supervision and Support

Our internships include 24/7 on-site staff to support students working and living abroad. All students will also report to a supervisor at their internship site. Supervisors provide and oversee daily tasks, introduce the intern to team members, and mentor the intern in organizational agility, skill acquisition, and career readiness. Interns complete a midpoint and final evaluation, and supervisors complete a final evaluation of their interns. All work responsibilities and projects are approved in advance. 
 

Academic Credit

Students on an internship have the opportunity to enroll in their home university for credit, or enroll in a course through API to transfer back to their university for credit. Email support-internships@apiexperience.com for more information and a syllabus.

Housing and Excursions

Housing and excursions are included in your internship and will be selectable during the application process. 
 

Visa Sponsorship

This position does not offer visa sponsorship for non-US citizens 

Visa Sponsorship (London, Edinburgh, Sydney only)

Selected candidates will be responsible for obtaining a temporary work visa with support from API, please note that this has an additional expense on the candidate. For more information visit our visa page