Communications and External Relations Intern

Description

Duration: May 12 - August 21, 2026 with potential to continue into 2026-27 academic year

Pay Rate: $12.22/hour

Schedule: part-time, flexible daytime/weekday hours (business hours 8:30 - 5)

 

About Us

Our department (Development and External Relations for the College of Arts and Sciences) connects the university with alumni, donors, and community partners who help support our mission. Our team raises funds for scholarships, programs, and campus priorities while also sharing the CAS’s story through communications and events. Student workers play an important role by assisting with office/event support, data, and occasional research while gaining behind‑the‑scenes experience in a professional office environment.

 

Key Responsibilities

Administrative

• Provide general office support, including data entry, document preparation, and correspondence. 

• Help with mailings (printing, stuffing envelopes, addressing) on a daily basis.

• Run errands, such as taking packages to the Fedex office or purchasing items from the bookstore.

• Help organize and track office supplies.

• Help organize and track marketing materials.

• Put together marketing materials for development officers.

• Answer and make phone calls related to alumni and event activities.

• Research alumni and donor career accomplishments, interests, and potential areas of engagement to enhance communication strategies.

Events/Meetings

• Provide support for events including, but not limited to: 

• Homecoming and Family Weekend

• Visiting Committee meetings (one fall, one spring)

• Research vendors and service providers

• Attend events to help set up, check-in attendees, run errands, take notes, etc., as needed

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Canva

• Excellent organizational skills with keen attention to detail

• Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities effectively

• Professional demeanor and ability to work in a team-oriented environment

 

 

Application Instructions

Please submit your application of a resume and optional cover letter through Interfolio. If you have any questions or have any issues please contact Gavin Enseleit at Gavin.Enseleit@cwru.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Case Western Reserve University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are protected under federal and state laws and university policy from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, protected veteran status, disability, age and genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement:
Case Western Reserve University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act regarding reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Equity by phone at 216.368.3066 or by email at equity@case.edu. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.