Internships

Marketing & Communications Interns

Communications & Public Relations

Assists Director of Communications/Marketing in planning, development, and execution of marketing, communications and public relations strategies in support of UWDC community impact and resource development efforts. Under the supervision of Director of Marketing & Communications with 25+ years in corporate and nonprofit CSR. This is a valuable internship with extensive opportunity for hands-on learning to build your skills and portfolio. Routine feedback provided with weekly meetings and evaluation.

Specific assignments/roles may be assigned in any of the following areas (depending on schedule and tenure):

• Produce, write, and edit content for e-newsletter, annual report, media alerts, press releases, website
• Donor communications & relations
• Curating and publishing social media content
• Photo & Video capturing and editing
• Event planning and management
• Work collaboratively with multiple departments on projects or events that benefit the organization as a whole
• Other duties as assigned such as mailings, supplies and facilities management, and preparation for meetings

Expected Work Schedule: Standard office hours (9:00am - 5:00pm)

Expected Hours per Week: 10-20 hours

Qualifications: Strong writing and editing skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office suite; strong creative skills, highly organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, ability to multi-task and meet deadlines, computer savvy with a working knowledge of social media. Photography and videography skills a plus; proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite 5.0 or later preferred.

Please send your resume and completed application to: Marci Pritts

Graphic Design

Assists Director of Marketing/Communications in planning, development, and execution of marketing collateral, infographics, social graphics, website graphics, and email design in support of UWDC community impact and resource development efforts. Under the supervision of Director of Marketing & Communications with 25+ years in corporate and nonprofit CSR. This is a valuable internship with extensive opportunity for hands-on learning to build your skills and portfolio. Routine feedback provided with weekly meetings and evaluation.

Specific assignments/roles may be assigned in any of the following areas (depending on schedule and tenure):

• E-Newsletter design
• Brochures, Posters, Flyer Designs
• Infographic Design
• Sponsorship catalog design
• Print advertisements
• Website and social media graphics
• HTML
• Photo & Video capturing and editing
• Work collaboratively with multiple departments on projects or events that benefit the organization as a whole
• Other duties as assigned 

Expected Work Schedule: Standard office hours (9:00am - 5:00pm)

Expected Hours per Week: 10-20 hours

Qualifications: Well-versed in Adobe Creative Suite Creative (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Knowledge of Premiere and/or After Effects a plus), strong creative skills, highly organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, ability to multi-task and meet deadlines, computer savvy with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and social media. Photography and videography skills a plus.

Please send your resume and completed application to: Marci Pritts

Video Production

Assists Director of Marketing/Communications in planning, development, and creation of promotional videos as part of the organization's overall marketing, communications and public relations strategies in support of UWDC community impact and resource development efforts. Under the supervision of Director of Marketing & Communications with 25+ years in corporate and nonprofit CSR. This is a valuable internship with extensive opportunity for hands-on learning to build your skills and portfolio. Routine feedback provided with weekly meetings and evaluation.

Specific assignments/roles may be assigned in any of the following areas (depending on schedule and tenure):

• Editing of existing Campaign video footage for production of vignettes for website and social media
• Video Compilation and Editing for UNITED Tribute Gala and other special events

As needed, Marketing, Communications & Public Relations Interns may also be assigned to work collaboratively with multiple departments on projects or events that benefit the organization as a whole.

Expected Work Schedule: Standard office hours (9:00am - 5:00pm)

Expected Hours per Week: 10-20 hours

Qualifications: Creative, strong communication skills, highly organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, ability to multi-task and meet deadlines, computer savvy with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Premiere Pro (or other editing software), social media, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Please send your resume and completed application to: Marci Pritts

Social Media

Assists Director of Marketing/Communications in planning, development, and execution of social media campaign as part of the overall marketing, communications and public relations strategies in support of UWDC community impact and resource development efforts. Under the supervision of Director of Marketing & Communications with 25+ years in corporate and nonprofit CSR. This is a valuable internship with extensive opportunity for hands-on learning to build your skills and portfolio. Routine feedback provided with weekly meetings and evaluation.

Specific assignments/roles may be assigned in any of the following areas (depending on schedule and tenure):

• Website & Social Media
• Campaign Materials
• Community Awareness
• Donor Communications & Relations
• Event Planning & Management
• Photo & Video Documentation

As needed, Marketing, Communications & Public Relations Interns may also be assigned to work collaboratively with multiple departments on projects or events that benefit the organization as a whole.

Expected Work Schedule: Standard office hours (9:00am - 5:00pm)

Expected Hours per Week: 10-20 hours

Qualifications: Creative, strong written and verbal communication skills, highly organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, ability to multi-task and meet deadlines, computer savvy with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, social media and Adobe Creative Suite or Canva.

Please send your resume and completed application to: Marci Pritts

Community Impact & Program Initiatives Internships

Social Work Interns, Behavioral Health, Health Studies, Public Health, Nonprofit Leadership

Are you a BS or MS student looking to make a meaningful impact while gaining real-world experience? UWDC offers a variety of internship placements designed to help you apply classroom learning in both macro (community-level) and micro (individual-level) settings. At UWDC, you'll gain a deeper understanding of how different levels of social work practice intersect and influence one another. While most of our work focuses on macro-level initiatives, micro-level opportunities are available and vary by semester.

These placements offer hands-on experience in community development, leadership, and systems-level change: (Macro & Generalist Opportunities)

• The Denton County Behavioral Health Leadership Team Initiatives
• The Denton County Housing & Homelessness Leadership Team Initiatives
• The Denton County Workforce Success Leadership Team Initiatives
• Community Needs Assessment
• Non-Profit Leadership & Administration
• Volunteer Income Tax Assistance planning (Fall only)

These roles focus on direct service and individual support: (Micro Opportunities)

• Resource Navigation
• Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (Spring only)
• Homelessness Coordinated Entry
• Landlord Engagement Support
• Housing Navigation Support
• Emily Fowler Library Resource Navigation (Masters Social Work candidate only)

Expected Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8AM - 5PM, *some opportunities may be after hours and on weekends (in-person)

Expected Hours per Week: 15 to 40 hours a week, depending on program requirements

Qualifications: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Background check required.

Point of Contact: Olivia Mata-Williams LMSW and Shelby Redondo

Development Intern

Nonprofit Development Intern 

Donor Stewardship

• Draft personalized thank you letters and acknowledgments for donors
• Support donor communication across email, phone, and written channels
• Help maintain meaningful touchpoints that strengthen long-term donor relationships

Prospect Research

• Research potential donors and major gift prospects to support the development pipeline
• Compile donor profiles including background, giving history, interests, and key dates
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the donor database

Event Support

• Assist with planning and execution of fundraising events and donor gatherings
• Support event logistics including setup, breakdown, and day-of coordination
• Represent United Way at community tabling events and engagement opportunities

Administrative & Operations Support

• Assist with general development department tasks and correspondence 
• Contribute to the creation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Help build and organize a departmental continuity binder to support long-term team knowledge 

What We're Looking For

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, public relations, business, or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with CRM or donor databases a plus
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Genuine interest in nonprofit work, fundraising, and community impact
• Self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience in nonprofit fundraising and donor relations
• Exposure to development strategy, prospect research, and event management
• Mentorship from experienced nonprofit professionals
• A meaningful addition to your resume and professional portfolio
• The satisfaction of contributing to work that directly impacts Denton County 

Please send your resume and completed application to: Katherine Quinones