Student Trainee

About Vanir

Vanir is a proud minority- and woman-owned company, recognized as a national leader in program, project and construction management (PMCM) and real estate development. Since 1964, we have consistently exceeded client expectations. Ranked as a top PMCM firm by Engineering News-Record (ENR) for more than three decades, our award-winning team provides a full range of services to public and private sector clients in the aviation; healthcare; education (K-12 and higher); justice and essential services; science and technology; state and local government; transportation; water and wastewater; energy; and commercial, residential and nonprofit markets.

Job Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Intern to join our team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in nonprofit operations, program development, and community engagement. The ideal candidate will be passionate about educational equity and eager to contribute to our mission of empowering youth.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Program Support: Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of our STEAM and Literacy programs.
• Community Outreach: Engage with parents, educators, and community members to promote our programs, gather feedback, and strengthen partnerships. This includes attending community meetings and assisting with volunteer coordination.
• Administrative Tasks: Provide support in data entry, maintaining participant and donor databases, drafting correspondence, and other administrative duties as needed.
• Marketing and Communications: Assist in developing content for our website, social media platforms, newsletters, and other communication materials to raise awareness about our initiatives and impact.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Education, Nonprofit Management, Social Work, Communications, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with social media platforms.
• A proactive attitude, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for educational equity and community empowerment.

Benefits

• 401(k) Savings with employer matching contributions
• medical
• dental
• vision
• health savings account (HSA) with employer contributions
• life
• AD&D and disability benefits
• flexible spending account (FSA)
• voluntary benefits
• Teladoc
• pet insurance
• paid time off
• national employee assistance program (EAP)
• employee referral program

VEVRAA Federal Contractor

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EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Persons with medical limitations may, with reasonable accommodations, be capable of performing the duties of this position. Such a determination must be made on an individual basis considering the person's limitations, the requirements of the position, and the company's ability to make reasonable accommodations to the person's limitations.

We Participate in E-Verify

Pursuant to the Ban The Box Act/Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Posted Salary Range

USD $17.50 - USD $25.00 /Hr.