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Development Internship

Internship

Internship posted by: Discover Roxbury

Posted on: January 12, 2013

Internship description

The Development Intern will assist with the implementation and organization of a volunteers and fundraising efforts, including memberships. This internship is an opportunity to help build and strengthen the organization.

Responsibilities:
• Perform research and special projects related to Discover Roxbury's community engagement strategy,
• Maintain communication with designated external community partners,
• Assist with Discover Roxbury's membership drive,
• Assess Discover Roxbury's evolving volunteer needs.

Qualifications:
• Background in communications, liberal arts, social sciences or business (with experience in or emphasis on organizational strategy/planning),
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills,
• Skilled in Microsoft Office software packages,
• Keen interest in community relationship building from a local and regional perspective,

Ideal
• Bi-lingual/multi-lingual
• Advocacy writing experience
• Familiarity and/or interest in biking and walking around Roxbury
• Familiarity and experience with Roxbury's diverse neighborhoods and communities
• Commitment to building a sustainable and more livable Roxbury

Hours: 10-15 hours per week. Some travel around Roxbury may be necessary.

How to apply

To apply for an internship, please submit a single Word or pdf document, containing:

  1. A statement-of-purpose cover letter clearly stating the internship for which you are applying your academic and career goals, your personal interests, the skills/experience you possess, and their relevancy to the internship in question.
  2. A resume or CV.

Applications should be emailed to info@discoverroxbury.org. They may be addressed to Derek Lumpkins, Executive Director. Please only apply for one internship.

Unless stated otherwise, all internships are unpaid and do not include housing. Students who will receive course credit at the end of the internship are strongly encouraged to apply.

Details

Locations

183 Roxbury Street, Roxbury, Massachusetts, 02119, United States

Other Details

Hours per week
10
Compensation
Unpaid
Owner's areas of focus
Community development, Arts, Civic engagement, Economic development, Urban

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