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Unpaid Internship-Development Assistant

Big Sisters is a professional mentoring organization passionately committed to enhancing children’s lives through life-changing relationships that impact our children and community. Our vision is mentoring children for a brighter future.

Posted                         3/4/2010

Description                 Deadline to apply: April 30, 2010
 
Two month minimum commitment.  
 
The Development Department seeks an energetic Intern to assist with special projects and day-to-day Development operations. The ideal candidate will have an interest in non-profits, fundraising and executing special events.  
 
At the conclusion of his/her tenure, the intern will have a thorough understanding of development activities, including grant research, application and reporting, event planning, researching donor prospects, and solicitation strategizing. They will also understand how to develop a marketing plan and create marketing materials. The intern will be encouraged to take a leadership role in spearheading their own project within the objectives of the development department, depending on one’s experience and hours of availability.  
 
Qualifications 
The number of hours and schedule are flexible, but the intern will be expected to work 10–20 hours per week, sometime between the hours of 8:00am–4:00pm, Monday through Friday.  
 
A successful candidate must be reliable and organized with exceptional follow-through. He or she must have an ability to take direction, multi-task, and has a capacity for critical observation as many times new prospects or avenues for funding may arise from unlikely connections. Creativity and initiative developing ideas and projects with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn is ideal. Familiarity with MS Office is necessary for this position. In addition, candidates must be Internet savvy and have good clerical skills.  
 
Compensation 
Although this is an unpaid internship, this is a great opportunity for candidates interested in non-profit fundraising, marketing, public affairs and special event planning. 
 
Application 
If you are interested in the internship, please send your resume with a cover letter. In the cover letter, please provide the length of time you are looking to intern, and the estimated days and times you are available to work.

Full Time Match Support Specialist

POSTED:  1/19/2010

JOB SUMMARY:  The purpose of the role is to provide professional support to mentor matches in order to help youth develop essential personal assets.  Essential to the BBBS Brand, the primary function of this position is to ensure positive impacts for youth by supporting constructive and satisfying relationships between children and volunteer and creating a strong sense of affiliation with BBBS on the part of volunteers and school partners.  Additionally, the Match Support Specialist shall help ensure child safety on a continual basis.  The position shall make assessments of training, information and support need for each participant to ensure a successful experience for the volunteer and the child/family.  This role includes promoting agency activities as well as providing individualized resources to meet family and child needs.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:  Minimum Bachelors degree required in social services, human services or related field preferred.  Assessment and relationship development experience with child and adult populations and understanding of child development and family dynamics.  Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook and Excel.  Flexibility in scheduling for appointments (some evening and weekends may be required) and ability to balance competing demands is important.  Must be able to obtain transportation to get to designated meetings throughout the area.  Spanish speaking a plus.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  Excellent verbal and written communication skills, reflecting solid customer service both in person and on the telephone.  Ability to form and sustain appropriate child, adult volunteer-based relationships based on positive youth development and match participant satisfaction.  Ability to use time effectively and focus on details.  Ability to collect meaningful information and data over the phone and in person.  Practices attentive and active listening in order to build positive rapport.  Can accurately restate opinions of others even when he/she disagrees.  Understands child safety issues and is vigilant in recognizing signs of problems.  Ability to work independently and on a team. 

HOW TO APPLY:  If you are interested in this position please email (preferred) or fax a résumé and cover letter to:  Email: ElizabethM@beabigcr.org or Fax: 319-377-9205.  No Phone Calls Please.  Once a resume and cover letter are received, a member of the organization may contact the applicant if it is determined that their experience and qualifications meet the requirements of the open position. 

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids and East Central Iowa is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other class protected by law.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids & East Central Iowa
Attention: Kathy Beardsworth
3150 E Avenue NW, Suite 103
Cedar Rapids IA 52405
kathyb@beabigcr.org 319-377-8993


 


Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids & East Central Iowa
3150 E Ave NW, Ste 103, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52405
319.377.8993 (p)   319.377.9205 (f) 

 

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