Director of Budgeting & Finance

Job Title: Director of Budgeting & Finance

Job Type: Internship / Part-Time Leadership

Location: Remote

Compensation: Unpaid / Academic Credit Available

About Us

The Medica Zone is a dynamic nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing healthcare access, education, and workforce diversity. We empower future healthcare leaders by fostering community-driven mentorship, educational equity, and innovative outreach programs.

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive, strategic-minded Director of Budgeting & Finance to lead our accounting department during our intensive summer cohort. You will ensure our organization's financial health and transparency while executing a targeted $9,000 fundraising strategy. This role offers hands-on leadership experience in nonprofit financial management, grant writing, and campaign execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Strategy & Oversight: Develop financial models to track the department's operations, ensuring high standards of transparency and compliance.
• Fundraising Campaign Execution: Lead the 1-Year Fundraising Strategy totaling $9,000, which includes:
  • Grants: Research and submit 2–3 high-impact grants (Community Benefit, Local Foundations, and STEM/Healthcare Pipeline).
  • Donations: Oversee the Sponsor a Future Healthcare Leader, Giving Tuesday, and Spring Awareness campaigns.
  • Corporate Sponsorships: Pitch tiered partnership packages to healthcare and education companies.
• Team Leadership: Motivate and collaborate with a small cohort of student interns to achieve departmental goals.

Qualifications

• Education: Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or related fields.
• Analytical Skills: Proficiency in financial data interpretation, Microsoft Excel, and basic financial modeling.
• Leadership: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to manage and guide team members.
• Passion: An interest in healthcare equity, nonprofit sustainability, and continuous learning.

Note: The candidate and supervisor will work with the university's academic department to fulfill internship requirements for credit.

VolunteerMatch: Volunteer Finance Director

Organization: The Medica Zone

Role Title: Director of Budgeting & Finance Accounting Department

Cause Area: Healthcare, Education, Children & Youth, Workforce Development

Time Commitment: Flexible (approx. 5–10 hours per week)

Duration: June 5, 2026 – August 16, 2026

About the Opportunity

Are you a finance professional or a passionate student looking to make a difference in healthcare equity? The Medica Zone is seeking an ethical and detail-oriented Director of Budgeting & Finance to oversee our accounting functions and direct our summer fundraising strategies. Your expertise will directly support the educational outcomes of future healthcare leaders!

What You'll Do

• Financial Management: Maintain internal financial integrity, process tracking, and accurate reporting to achieve our $9,000 annual revenue goal.
• Strategy Implementation: Allocate resources across our three core fundraising pillars:
  • Community & STEM Foundation Grants
  • Digital Donation Campaigns
  • Corporate Sponsorship Outreach
• Leadership & Mentorship: Guide junior members of the finance team through the summer cohort period (June 5 to August 10) and participate in our final Symposium on August 15–16, 2026.
• Reporting: Ensure all donations and grant allocations comply with regulatory and internal transparency policies.

What You'll Need

• A background or strong interest in accounting, finance principles, or financial analysis.
• High ethical integrity and attention to detail.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to forecast trends and optimize performance.
• Excellent communication skills to work within a dynamic, multi-generational team.

1-Year Revenue Allocation & Targets

The summary below illustrates the allocation breakdown for your $9,000 goal across the three campaign pillars.

Strategy Area

Revenue Target

Focus Areas

Grants

$5,000

Community Benefit, Local Foundations, STEM & Healthcare Pipeline

Donation Campaigns

$2,000

Sponsor a Future Healthcare Leader, Giving Tuesday, Spring Awareness

Corporate Sponsorships

$2,000

Bronze ($100–$500), Silver ($501–$1,000), Gold ($1,000+)

Total

$9,000

Full Strategic Implementation

Key Dates for the Summer

• June 5, 2026: Cohort Start Date & Team Onboarding
• August 10, 2026: Cohort Conclusion & Final Reports Due
• August 15–16, 2026: Annual Symposium Weekend