Business Development Intern - Unpaid
Assist in business development for nonprofit organization
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Overview
Assist in business development for nonprofit organization
You have:
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in business, nonprofit management, international development, or a related field.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and project management abilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to humanitarian causes and social justice.
- Prior experience in volunteer management, program development, or project coordination is a plus.
Job Description
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Business Development Intern to join our Dallas office.
The Development Staff consists of the "business side" of our nonprofit. We work with recruiting interns, volunteers, donors, and community partners. In addition, we do program analyses to find where there may be gaps in services, to create a unique solution or process. This internship is great for marketing interns, business majors, journalism majors, and nonprofit developers. In addition to learning how Development at IRC functions, each intern will select a term project to work on throughout the semester, and present at the end of their term.
Responsibilities: Assist in managing and coordinating the volunteer and intern program, including recruitment, onboarding, and engagement. Support the development and implementation of project plans to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the program. Conduct research and gather data to identify potential partner organizations, sponsors, and funding opportunities. Assist in writing program materials, including volunteer and intern guidelines, training materials, and program reports. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth program operations and timely execution of initiatives. Monitor program performance, evaluate feedback, and propose recommendations for continuous improvement. Support the organization and coordination of volunteer and intern events, workshops, and training sessions.
Qualifications
Requirements: Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in business, nonprofit management, international development, or a related field. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and project management abilities. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment. Demonstrated commitment to humanitarian causes and social justice. Prior experience in volunteer management, program development, or project coordination is a plus.
Terms: This is an unpaid internship position. Internship duration: August - December Hours: 15 hour/week minimum contribution Start date: start date is flexible Location: Dallas, Texas (In-person at the Dallas office on Greenville Ave), option to switch to a Hybrid schedule after training.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to manage conflicting priorities? | This question helps assess your organizational and time management skills. | Provide a clear example and highlight how you effectively prioritized tasks. |
| Give an example of how you have contributed to a team project in the past. | The interviewer wants to see your teamwork and collaboration abilities. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you use to engage volunteers effectively? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you conduct research to identify potential funding opportunities for a nonprofit? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a project you have successfully coordinated in the past. What challenges did you face, and how did you overcome them? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
Added 1 year ago
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