Internship
Internship posted by: Families First
Posted on: February 1, 2013
IS AN UNPAID INTERNSHIP. INTERNS MUST CURRENTLY BE ENROLLED IN SCHOOL.
This intern will support the Volunteer Services Department with volunteer program development and events. This position will require the ability to interview, manage, develop, and assign volunteers to various programs within the agency as well as aid in outreach to cultivate new volunteer avenues.
This is a great opportunity for students who are interseted in non-profit operations, recruiting, non-profit funding and community outreach.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Interview and Assess new volunteers for Families First Programs
Research and write proposals / applications to local and national corporations and foundations
seeking in-kind donations for Families First programs and administration
Research and write proposals / applications to local and national corporations and foundations
seeking volunteer participation for Families First programs and administration
Assist with the management of the donation room
Maintain in-kind donation spreadsheets
Maintain volunteer spreadsheets
Accompany assigned staff to partnership meetings
Assist with the Young Atlantans, Help Portrait, Adopt-A- Family, Adopt-A-Grad, and Prep-A-Scholar Back to drive initiatives
Effectively communicate with potential and current donors with acknowledgement correspondence
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:
Junior /Senior Undergraduate or Master's Level Student
Career interest in non-profit Organization
Experience with Razors Edge software
Ability to Self-Start with minimal oversight
Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills
Exceptional Listening Skills
Strong Organizational Skills
Ability to work independently
Proficient in Microsoft Office
A positive, outgoing attitude
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous Volunteer Coordination Experience
Previous Event Planning Experience
Previous Non-profit Experience
Familiar with Google Documents
Experience /Coursework relevant to Marketing, PR, Grant Writing
Interested candidates, please send your resume to recruter@familiesfirst.org or apply direct on our Employment Page.