Communications & Development Intern

Department: Development

Reports to: Development Coordinator

Time commitment: 10 hours per week (3 month minimum; 6 months preferred)

Duties:

- Interview clients, staff members, community stakeholders and partners, and generate content for stories, - reports, and newsletters - Create external content to engage supporters - Assist with planning special events as needed - Support the communications and donor relations strategy - Support the creation of an end of year fundraising strategy and campaign and assist with event marketing - Research funders and strategize funder engagement - Research funding opportunities that align with the IRC in Denver’s Strategic Action Plan - Work with the Development Coordinator to strengthen proposal development systems and processes

Required Skills & Competencies:

- Experience or strong interest in journalism, communications, and marketing - Experience or interest in event planning, development, and community outreach - Experience or interest in graphic design and visual storytelling - Excellent written communication skills - Self starter who is able to take initiative on individual projects - Possess strong organizational/multi tasking skills, attention to detail and have an ability to meet deadlines on time - Possess ability to work well independently and in cooperative decision making settings - Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook - Comfortable working in a multi cultural environment; international experience and knowledge of refugee issues a plus. - Committed to advance racial equity - Enthusiasm and positive attitude

Learning Objectives:

The Communications and Development Intern will gain insight into the grant writing and reporting process for

a nonprofit organization. They will gain experience creating an executing a communications plan and will

have the opportunity to write content for fundraising appeals, donor facing reports, newsletters and

social media.

To learn more visit: Rescue.org/Denver or email [email protected]

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