Digital Outreach & Content Strategy Internship

Project Goal: Enhance Global Deeds’ digital presence by planning and executing creative social media campaigns, developing compelling content, and using analytics to increase engagement and visibility. Key Responsibilities: Design and launch targeted social media campaigns Create visual and written content for multiple platforms Monitor analytics to track campaign performance Collaborate with the team to ensure consistent branding and messaging Ideal Student Background: Majoring in Marketing, Communications, or related fields Strong writing, visual design, and storytelling skills Familiar with social platforms and content tools (e.g., Canva, Meta tools) Strategic, data-driven, and passionate about social impact

Web Development for Student Engagement – Internship

Project Goal: Design, build, and maintain a functional online student portal that improves how Global Deeds manages program enrollment, communication, and data tracking — enhancing overall user experience and efficiency. Key Responsibilities: Create a secure, user-friendly web portal from concept to launch Integrate features for student engagement and admin oversight Test for usability, accessibility, and technical performance Troubleshoot issues and optimize system functionality Ideal Student Background: Majoring in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field Strong web development skills (HTML, CSS, JS, backend frameworks) Organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about UX design Portfolio and/or certifications preferred

Community Budget Education Internship

Project Goal: Design and deliver a participatory budgeting training program to educate communities on democratic financial decision-making and promote civic engagement through hands-on workshops. Key Responsibilities: Research case studies and best practices in participatory budgeting Develop training materials and interactive modules Conduct pilot workshops and collect feedback Refine and adapt the curriculum based on community needs Ideal Student Background: Majoring in Accounting, Finance, Public Policy, or related fields Interested in civic education, financial empowerment, and governance Strong communication and curriculum design skills

Storytelling Through Video – Videography Internship

Project Goal: Capture and produce high-quality video content that highlights Global Deeds’ mission, programs, and impact — to be featured on digital platforms, in campaigns, and at public events. Key Responsibilities: Plan, film, and edit promotional and event videos Collaborate with teams to craft visual stories for campaigns Organize and maintain video and audio equipment Archive footage and maintain organized media files Ideal Student Background: Majoring in Communications, Media, or related fields Experienced in videography and editing software Creative, collaborative, and passionate about visual storytelling

Civic Engagement Ambassador Internship

Project Goal: Promote civic participation and education by organizing local events, engaging students and residents in discussions on public issues, and supporting the expansion of the Global Deeds Civic Action Program across communities. Key Responsibilities: Organize Civic Action Dinners and community workshops Distribute civic and financial literacy materials Represent Global Deeds at schools, forums, and public events Assist in planning the Civic Action Summit at the Massachusetts State House Ideal Student Background: Majoring in Political Science, Education, Public Policy, or related fields Strong communication and leadership potential Passionate about civic engagement and public service Access to transportation in Massachusetts is preferred

Inclusive Curriculum Design Internship

Project Goal: Create engaging, inclusive curriculum modules in STEM, personal development, and financial literacy tailored for middle and high school students — with a focus on diverse learning needs and real-world relevance. Key Responsibilities: Develop lesson plans and instructional materials Research best practices for teaching neurodiverse learners Collaborate with educators to pilot and revise content Integrate culturally relevant and practical examples Ideal Student Background: Majoring in Education, Psychology, STEM, or Finance Strong interest in equity, youth development, and innovation in instruction Creative, detail-oriented, and passionate about education

Strategic Fundraising & Donor Engagement Internship

Project Goal: Collaborate with Global Deeds’ development team to design and execute fundraising strategies, manage donor engagement, and analyze the performance of campaigns to enhance long-term funding and impact. Key Responsibilities: Plan and implement targeted fundraising campaigns Build and maintain a donor database Prepare outreach materials and impact reports Analyze campaign data and suggest improvements Ideal Student Background: Pursuing an MBA or degree in Business, Marketing, or Nonprofit Management Strategic thinker with strong communication and analytical skills Interest in social impact, philanthropy, and donor relations

Nonprofit Grant Writing Internship

Project Goal: Support Global Deeds' fundraising efforts by identifying relevant grants, drafting compelling proposals, and coordinating the submission process to secure funding for educational and civic programs. Key Responsibilities: Research grant opportunities aligned with Global Deeds’ mission Collaborate with staff to gather supporting documents and data Draft, edit, and format grant proposals and reports Maintain a calendar of deadlines and assist with follow-ups Ideal Student Background: Strong writing and research skills Pursuing a degree in English, Communications, or related fields Passion for nonprofit work and storytelling

GD-CAP Civic Engagement Fellowship

Project Goal: Lead and expand the Global Deeds Civic Action Program (GD-CAP) on campus by organizing community engagement events, mentoring student-led civic projects aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and supporting the planning of a statewide Civic Action Summit at the Massachusetts State House. Key Responsibilities: Organize and supervise Civic Action Dinners/Lunches Guide students in developing and funding community projects Coordinate logistics for the Civic Action Summit Support press activities and produce impact reports Ideal Student Background: Graduate student with leadership experience Interested in civic engagement, education, or public service Access to transportation in Massachusetts preferred Deliverables: Monthly impact reports Documented support for student civic projects Participation in Civic Action Summit execution Benefits: Stipend, mentorship, recognition Academic credit (where applicable) Career development and networking opportunities

Videographer and Reporter Team

Position Overview: Global Deeds, a nonprofit organization committed to fostering civic engagement through the Global Deeds Civic Action Program, is seeking a talented Videographer and Reporter Team to capture and share the impactful stories emerging from our Civic Dinners and the Global Deeds Civic Action Summit. The team will be responsible for conducting interviews with legislators at the Massachusetts State House and creating compelling videos showcasing the projects of high school students within Gateway cities. A strong portfolio of previous work is required, and candidates with backgrounds in communications and video field production are preferred.

Community Outreach Associate at Global Deeds

Position Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Community Outreach Associate to join our team at Global Deeds, a nonprofit organization committed to fostering civic engagement among high school student-leaders through our impactful Global Deeds Civic Action Program. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in connecting with high school principals, teachers, students, and parents involved in the program, ensuring effective communication, and supporting the growth and success of the initiative. The position requires familiarity with clickup.com and MS Excel, access to transportation in at least five Gateway cities of Massachusetts and Boston neighborhoods, a valid driver's license, and a passion for a career in public service.

WANTED: GRADUATE STUDENTS (PROJECT MANAGERS)

Hello, We hope this message finds you well. Do you have graduate students who could be potential candidates for our Riipen Project Manager positions? We are looking for up to three project managers who are currently studying at the graduate level (MBA / PhD / EdD / JD / etc). Each graduate student would be in charge of guiding a small group of 2 to 3 college students who are conducting the projects we have posted under Riipen. Below is a general list of the projects: 1. Market research 2. Capital Campaign design 3. Online job development 4. Marketing and Branding 5. Public Relations 6. Pitching 7. Outreach strategy development 8. Content development 9. Social Media Optimization 10. Event planning 11. Organizational Standard Operating Procedures 12. Volunteer Management For more information on our organization, Global Deeds, please visit our website at: https://globaldeeds.org. This position is paid with a modest stipend until we get fully funded as an organization. Some additional benefits are: 1. Letters of Recommendation 2. References 3. Networking opportunities 4. Global Deeds gifts We are seeking the help of individuals with at least 5 years of experience managing projects for a startup or nonprofit, and with very strong communication skills, knowledge of project management software and the Riipen platform. General training will be provided. We required a copy of the students' resumes/LinkedIn profiles and a list of at least 3 references. Thank you for taking the time to read this post. We look forward to hearing back from you soon! Cordially, Katherine 978-729-8573

Social Media Optimization

Social Media Optimization Project Online Pages Evaluation: Analyzing and editing the Facebook page (setting up links to Twitter/IG/YouTube ) Setting up IG and making suggestions on our Twitter and YouTube pages. Obtaining reports from team member in charge of #2 Developing a strategy to get the most out of the funds spent on Facebook ads (choosing ads' parameters / determining the time during which new content is posted / using hashtags and tagging / RT / choosing new open markets to connect with/  etc) Setting up a store ( Shopify ) under the guidance of an expert to be linked to the Facebook page 2.  Sharable Content: Conducting market research in order to determine what is true "sharable content".  I recommend the book "One Million Followers" by Bendan Kane. Evaluating our content Creating sharable content (20 posts / articles / lists of resources for students and teachers).  Below are some examples: The Future of Work and Education Where To Find Free School Supplies Current topics (politics/education/employment) Personal Development Financial Literacy for teens STEM activities Working from home (online jobs for teens) Civic engagement opportunities 3.  Website Evaluation: Making a list of any links that do not work Testing all forms Re-Designing or making suggestions on our fundraising / Donate pages Developing a strategy to increase traffic to our website using Google Ads and running the automated online campaign under Google's guidance Making a list of branding/online marketing suggestion

Consulting Project #3 Research, Pitch Deck & Sponsorship Brochure

Global Deeds is looking to work with a large number of students to identify new opportunities to achieve our business goals. We are open to feedback about areas of focus, as we would like our assigned person or team to perform a comprehensive analysis of our nonprofit/social enterprise. The following is a list of our volunteer projects (please click on the one you are interested in and it will bring you to its corresponding project page): On Assignment Consulting Project #3 Research, Pitch Deck & Sponsorship Brochure Description: This particular project shall include summaries, which we will use in grant proposals when asked to "explain the urgency of the problem Global Deeds is trying to resolve and how". The questions we would like a comprehensive answer for are as follows: 1. Which nonprofit organizations and social enterprises are doing similar work as Global Deeds in Massachusetts and the United States? Who is failing and who is succeeding and why? 2. The problem Global Deeds is trying to solve is lack of access to quality education within poor communities. We believe that all other common societal problems stem from that situation, particularly poverty. Therefore, we need to know the current status of the public education system in Massachusetts and the United States in comparison to public education in other countries around the world. 3. What is the status of the current job market and how will it change within the next 5 to 10 years? Special focus on STEM careers. 4. How competitive is the educational consulting market and how profitable is it to sell ads online? 5. Why are students dropping out of college? What are they choosing to do instead? Responsibilities: Summarize peer-reviewed literature Collect and analyze data Prepare materials for submission to granting agencies and foundations Attend weekly project meetings Attend area seminars and other meetings as necessary Summarize project results Prepare progress reports: a) Research report, b) Pitch Deck, c) Sponsorship package Deliverables: Pitch deck to be utilized to pitch to major donors in support of Global Deeds Foundation, Inc. Sponsorship package Market research (poverty rates in 41 different areas) Works Cited/Bibliography. A selection of case studies utilized in the research as well. Requirements: Experience doing market research within academia or for a corporation Familiarity with the development of a pitch presentation Familiarity with sponsorship packages for fundraising purposes Skills & proficiency: Market Research Marketing Education Workforce Development Communication Attention to detail Critical thinking Technical skills Statistical and Graphical Analysis of Data Writing skills Brochure design PowerPoint / Prezi More information can be found at: https://globaldeeds.org/volunteer/

Consulting Project #1: Market Research for Global Deeds

Global Deeds is looking to work with a large number of students to identify new opportunities to achieve our business goals. We are open to feedback about areas of focus, as we would like our assigned person or team to perform a comprehensive analysis of our nonprofit/social enterprise. The following is a list of our volunteer projects (please click on the one you are interested in and it will bring you to its corresponding project page): On Assignment Project #1: Market Research Description: This particular project shall include summaries, which we will use in grant proposals when asked to "explain the urgency of the problem Global Deeds is trying to resolve and how". The questions we would like a comprehensive answer for are as follows: 1. Which nonprofit organizations and social enterprises are doing similar work as Global Deeds in Massachusetts and the United States? Who is failing and who is succeeding and why? What are all of their sources of revenue ? Who are their major donors ? 2. The problem Global Deeds is trying to solve is lack of access to quality education within poor communities. We believe that all other common societal problems stem from that situation, particularly poverty. Therefore, we need to know the current status of the public education system in Massachusetts and the United States in comparison to public education in other countries around the world. 3. What is the status of the current job market and how will it change within the next 5 to 10 years ? Special focus on STEM careers. 4. How competitive is the educational consulting market? 5. Why are students dropping out of college ? What are they choosing to do instead ? Responsibilities: Summarize peer-reviewed literature Collect and analyze data Prepare materials for submission to granting agencies and foundations Attend project meetings Attend area seminars and other meetings as necessary Summarize project results Prepare progress reports Deliverables: A final presentation and report clearly outlining the data obtained in addition to summaries from the participating student-consultants. Works Cited/Bibliography. A selection of case studies utilized in the research as well. Requirements: Experience doing market research within academia or for a corporation Research Assistant top skills & proficiency: Market Research Marketing Education Workforce Development Communication Attention to detail Critical thinking Technical skills Statistical and Graphical Analysis of Data Writing skills More information can be found at: https://globaldeeds.org/volunteer/

Consulting Project for Global Deeds

Please describe the problems/opportunities you would like students to address with this project - Please describe the benefits (for your customers and/or organization) that you hope to achieve with this project We are looking to work with a large number of students to identify new opportunities to achieve our business goals. We are open to feedback about areas of focus, as we would like our assigned person or team to preform a comprehensive analysis of our business. The following is a list of our volunteer projects (please click on the one you are interested in and it will bring you to its corresponding project page): On Assignment Market Research projects: (The current job market (future of work), public education system in the US statistics, Massachusetts low income areas, school to prison pipeline statistics, STEM job vacancies, college dropout rates, online education trends, classified ads/networking websites (such as craigslist and LinkedIn), and educational enterprises and nonprofits (competition). School assessments (surveys and forms) Fundraising Event Planning Program Workshop and lesson plan development (STEM lesson plans /Youth Employment Training / Personal Finance/ Personal Development / Career Assessment Testing and workshops / Civic Engagement Fair workshops) Website Analysis Revision / creation of solicitation letters and materials Pitch deck and pitch development Recruitment of local and virtual team members Publications (articles on the new job market and the future of education) Budget Revision / projections TED Talk revision and practice Lo ng-term Projects 1. App Development 2. Video Editing 3. Social Media Optimization 4. Grant Writing 5. Blogging / Newsletter 6. Educational Program Development 7. Feasibility study for a Comprehensive/Capital Campaign 8. Board development and Volunteer Team Activities 9. Web development 10. Assessment of 41 Cities (statistical information, networking opportunities and target schools/centers/potential collaborators) More information can be found at: https://globaldeeds.org/volunteer/