Community Outreach intern

Community Outreach Intern | Spring 2026

Position Title: Community Outreach Intern (Events & Tabling)

Organization: Riverview Center for Growth (Springfield, OR)

Start: March 2026 End: August 2026

Time Commitment: Up to 10 hours/week (flexible based on event schedule)

Format: In-person attendance required for scheduled community events/tabling

Overview

Riverview Center for Growth is seeking a Community Outreach Intern to support our Spring outreach and event season. This role is ideal for a student interested in nonprofit work, community engagement, communications, and event operations. The intern will receive training, clear expectations, and ongoing mentorship, while gaining real-world experience representing a mission-driven organization in the community. To learn more about us, please visit RiverviewGrowth.org

What you’ll learn

By the end of the internship, the intern will be able to:

• Confidently represent Riverview at community events using approved messaging
• Support event operations (planning, prep, setup/breakdown, materials management)
• Build professional communication skills through community partner outreach and follow-up
• Participate in debriefs and contribute ideas to improve outreach strategy

Responsibilities

• Attend and support scheduled community events and tabling opportunities (in-person)
• Prepare table with outreach materials (flyers, swag, signage) and keep supplies organized
• Assist with basic event logistics: setup, breakdown, and post-event wrap-up
• Track event contacts and enter follow-up notes

Schedule & hours

• Up to 10 hours/week, with weekly hours varying depending on event schedule
• Some evening/weekend events as scheduled
• Event dates will be communicated in advance whenever possible

Location & transportation

• Events are in-person and may occur throughout the local area (Lane County)
• Personal transportation is required for event attendance

Qualifications

• Must have reliable transportation
• Friendly, professional communication style and comfort engaging with the public
• Reliable, punctual, and able to represent the organization positively
• Organized and able to track tasks/contacts
• Comfortable standing for periods of time and assisting with light lifting (up to ~40 lbs)

Supervision & mentorship

The intern will be supervised by the Development & Outreach Coordinator and will receive:

• Training on tabling best practices and community engagement
• Weekly check-ins and clear task planning
• Feedback, coaching, and professional development support
• Networking opportunities through community events and partners

How to apply

Email a brief cover letter and resume to JBird@RiverviewGrowth.org