Position Title: Communications and Outreach Intern I - Remote Department: Compliance Reports To: Nicole Steck / The Soulful Forest, Inc Location: The Soulful Forest, Inc, 202-10 Soundview Ave, Stamford, CT 06902 Rate of Pay: $20/hr Position Summary The Soulful Forest Inc. is a new Connecticut 501(c)(3) nonprofit that transforms spaces in schools and healthcare facilities into device-free living sanctuaries for children and the adults who care for them. This position helps the organization share its story and build the partnerships it needs to reach new schools, pediatric units, and healthcare facilities. Key Responsibilities • Draft and distribute press releases and build a list of local and regional media contacts, so more communities learn about the program. • Research companies, foundations, and community organizations that fit as sponsors of a Soulful Forest installation, to grow funding for new sites. • Draft outreach emails and follow-ups to potential sponsors and partners, to turn research into relationships. • Track outreach and responses in a sponsorship tracker, so no lead is lost. • Help prepare presentation materials and one-pagers for schools and hospitals, to support new partnerships. Qualifications & Skills • Required: • Current Post University student with a Federal Work-Study award. • Strong writing and communication skills • Comfort with professional email outreach • Reliable, organized, and able to work independently and meet deadlines • Preferred: • Coursework in communications • Marketing, public relations, journalism, or business; experience with social media, Canva, or Google Workspace • Interest in mental health, education, or nonprofit work How the Job Benefits You as a Student: • Students will gain valuable experience related to their program of study. #LI-DNI