INTERNSHIP

Community Engagement Intern

ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND
Cornerstone West CDC is a non-profit organization based in Wilmington, DE. Cornerstone West CDC’s
mission is to create affordable housing and promote the revitalization of Wilmington’s West Side, a
unique and historic neighborhood made up of a collection of four small but cohesive communities at the
doorstep of downtown. A testament to Wilmington’s diversity, the West Side is home to some of the
most economically, racially, and socially diverse communities in the state. Cornerstone facilitated the
development of a West Side Revitalization Plan in 2012 and is leading implementation efforts in the
areas of economic development, housing, and community engagement. For more information, see our
website: www.westsidegrows.org or find us on Facebook: West Side Grows (Wilmington, DE).

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
The staff person in this position will work across disciplines to improve the quality of life for West Side
residents, business owners, and community leaders through neighborhood activation, while
participating in and supporting a wide variety of community engagement and development projects. The
Community Engagement Intern will work closely with the Community Development Manager and a
variety of stakeholders to implement and evaluate core programs in the organization’s focus areas of
housing, economic development, and community engagement. The Community Engagement Intern
reports to Cornerstone’s Community Development Manager and is a part-time, exempt position.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
● Coordinate social media efforts to promote multiple program areas.
● Create and maintain a community calendar of events.
● Coordinate and distribute a community newsletter.
● Assist with streamlining operations and administrative support.
● Support the implementation and administration of new and existing programs and services.
● Liaise with coworkers and programs across the organization to ensure effective and efficient
program delivery.
● Assist and coordinate West Side Grows Together’s events/activities.
● Performs other duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
● Knowledge of digital marketing, social media, and community organizing.
● Experience working with diverse communities.
● Fluency in Spanish a plus, not a requirement.
● Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
● Strong verbal and written communication skills particularly via phone and email. Must be
responsive on a daily basis.
● Ability to work remotely and independently.
Cornerstone West CDC | 710 N. Lincoln Street, Wilmington, DE 19805 | westsidegrows.org

COMPENSATION & CONDITIONS
● Stipend is $10-12 per hour.
● Time commitment is 15-20 hours per week for the duration of the spring semester or as needed.
● A satisfactory criminal background check, valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are
required at time of appointment and throughout employment in this position.
● Must have own means of transportation.
● Must have access to stable internet and phone.
● Must have the capacity to work remotely.
● Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, in order to attend
community meetings and events.

COVID-19 SAFETY GUIDELINES
We consider the health and well-being of our customers and staff to be of the utmost importance.
Cornerstone West CDC operates out of West End Neighborhood House, which is considered an essential
organization and has remained open to the public during the pandemic. Cornerstone West CDC staff
operates primarily from home, and is required to be in the office on an occasional, as-needed basis.
West End Neighborhood House follows all CDC guidelines, and requires any exposed staff and customer
who was within 6 feet for 15 minutes or more must quarantine for 14 days per Department of Health
guidelines. Additionally, all staff are required to have their temperature taken upon entry, wear a mask
at all times in the building, as well as use hand sanitizer regularly. Full coronavirus mitigation plan may
be found at westendnh.org.

TO APPLY
For consideration for this internship, please email your resume and cover letter to April Pagliassotti at
apagliassotti@westsidegrows.org.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. EOE/M/F/D/V