Communications & Development Intern
Assist in communications and development initiatives for a nonprofit organization.
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Overview
Assist in communications and development initiatives for a nonprofit organization.
You have:
- 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
- Strong organizational/multi-tasking skills, attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines on time
- 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
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]
Qualifications Update
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time you successfully created content for a campaign or project? | The interviewer is assessing your content creation experience and abilities. | Discuss specific examples of content you created, the impact it had, and any challenges you faced. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple projects? | The interviewer wants to know how you handle time management and organization. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to engage a diverse audience through written communication? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience with teamwork in a project setting. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure accuracy and attention to detail in your work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Updated 1 year ago
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Source:
rescue.org
