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.
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
