Intern, Dunkin' Joy In Childhood Foundation

About The Opportunity

The Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation is an independent nonprofit organization powered by Dunkin’, dedicated to bringing joy and support to children facing hunger or illness. As a Communications & Public Relations Intern, you will help share the Foundation’s impact through storytelling, social media, and strategic communications while supporting initiatives that strengthen communities. This internship is ideal for a student interested in nonprofit communications, public relations, social media, marketing, journalism, or storytelling who is eager to gain meaningful, hands-on experience while contributing to a mission-driven organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and support compelling communications that bring the Foundation’s mission and impact to life, including website content, newsletters, internal communications, and other storytelling materials.
• Partner with the Foundation’s social media team to develop content ideas, identify engaging stories, support content planning, and showcase Foundation programs, events, and community impact across social channels.
• Assist with Foundation initiatives such as fundraising campaigns, community engagement efforts, volunteer activities, special events, and grantmaking programs.
• Support grantmaking activities by gathering and reviewing impact reports, tracking outcomes, and helping analyze program results.
• Conduct research and contribute to special projects that support the Foundation’s strategic priorities.
• Collaborate with colleagues, franchisees, volunteers, nonprofit partners, and other stakeholders to help advance the Foundation’s work.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently enrolled in a four-year college or university, preferably entering junior or senior year.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a passion for storytelling.
• Interest in communications, public relations, social media, nonprofit organizations, marketing, or community engagement.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Creative, curious, and eager to learn while taking initiative on new projects.
• Professional presence and confidence interacting with a variety of stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work in our Boston/Canton office.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Previous internship, volunteer, campus leadership, communications, marketing, nonprofit, or office experience.
• Preferred: Experience creating content for social media, student organizations, publications, or community projects.
• Preferred: Passion for making a positive impact in the lives of children and families.

About The Summer Internship Program

This is a 10-week paid summer internship program designed to help you apply classroom learning to real business challenges while building professional skills and industry experience.

• Engage with Inspire leaders through executive speaker sessions and career conversations.
• Collaborate with fellow interns on a cross-functional business challenge and present recommendations to leaders.
• Participate in community service activities.
• Build relationships with interns and professionals across departments and brands.
• Develop business acumen, presentation skills, and a deeper understanding of corporate functions.