Celebrate Dyslexia: Grant & Community Engagement Intern

Celebrate Dyslexia Summer 2027 Internship Position

Grant & Community Engagement Intern

Duration: June 1 – August 7, 2027

Schedule: 40 hours per week (Full-Time Summer Internship)

Location: San Antonio, TX (Hybrid flexibility based on project needs)

About Celebrate Dyslexia

Celebrate Dyslexia is a movement dedicated to shifting the narrative around dyslexia — from limitation to strength. Through advocacy, education, partnerships, and innovation, we work to ensure individuals with dyslexia are identified early, supported effectively, and celebrated for the unique ways they think and learn. We collaborate with families, educators, policymakers, and community leaders to drive systemic change and expand access to evidence-based instruction and opportunity.

Position Overview

The Grant & Community Engagement Intern will support Celebrate Dyslexia's development, storytelling, and outreach efforts during a season of strategic growth. This is a high-impact, hands-on opportunity for a motivated student to gain meaningful experience in nonprofit fundraising, communications, and mission-driven community engagement. The intern will work closely with organizational leadership and contribute directly to initiatives that expand awareness, increase funding, and strengthen community partnerships. This role is ideal for a student interested in nonprofit leadership, communications, public policy, education advocacy, philanthropy, marketing, or social impact.

Key Responsibilities

Grant Management & Development Support

Assist in tracking grant deadlines, reporting requirements, and funder deliverables

Conduct grant prospect research and help identify new funding opportunities

Support drafting portions of grant proposals and grant reports

Maintain organized digital grant files and funding calendars

Assist with donor stewardship materials and acknowledgment processes

Social Media & Design

Create compelling social media content aligned with mission campaigns and events

Develop graphics using Canva (or similar platforms) for digital promotions

Assist in building monthly content calendars

Capture photo and video content at events (as appropriate)

Track engagement metrics and recommend growth strategies

Mission Promotion & Storytelling

Support development of newsletters and promotional materials

Help elevate impact stories from families, educators, and partners

Assist in preparing presentations and campaign materials

Contribute to messaging for fundraising and awareness initiatives

Community Engagement Support

Support planning and execution of community events and awareness campaigns

Assist in outreach to corporate, nonprofit, and education partners

Help coordinate volunteers and community ambassadors

Represent Celebrate Dyslexia at select outreach events

Qualifications

Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student (communications, nonprofit management, marketing, public policy, education, design, or related field preferred)

Strong writing and editing skills

Detail-oriented and highly organized

Comfortable using Google Workspace and social media platforms

Experience with Canva or basic design tools

Self-starter who can manage multiple projects

Passion for educational equity and systems change

Preferred but Not Required

Experience with grant writing or research

Familiarity with nonprofit fundraising processes

Basic video editing skills

CRM or database experience

What You Will Gain

Direct exposure to nonprofit development and grant management

Hands-on communications and campaign experience

Opportunity to build a professional portfolio

Mentorship from organizational leadership

Meaningful work contributing to education advocacy and systemic change

Contact: Jasmin Dean

Email: View email address on click.appcast.io