Development & Fundraising Intern - Spice Kitchen Incubator

Job Description

Please note: This is an unpaid internship position. No financial compensation, including compensation for relocation, is available.

In addition to completing this application, interested applicants should email a resume, cover letter, and two letters of recommendation to [email protected] with “SKI Development & Fundraising Intern” in the subject line.

BACKGROUND: Founded in 1933, the IRC is a leading nonsectarian, voluntary organization providing relief, protection and resettlement services for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict. In the U.S., the IRC resettles approximately 11,000 refugees per year and provides numerous program services to assist the refugee from their arrival through citizenship. The IRC in Salt Lake City opened it office in 1994, and provides resettlement services through extended case management to newly arrived refugees for up to 24-months as well as over twenty different programs to educate and empower refugees.

SCOPE OF INTERN WORK: Spice Kitchen Incubator is a culinary incubator program of the International Rescue Committee in Salt Lake City that assists new Americans and low-to-moderate income individuals plan, launch, and sustain their own food businesses through affordable technical assistance, subsidized commercial kitchen rental, and access to market opportunities. The intern will assist in implementing Spice Kitchen Incubator’s 2022 Development Plan, including community and donor engagement events and activities, fundraisers, communications, and logistics of launching new services and programs.

COMMITMENT: 12-16 weeks starting in January 2022 with option to extend, 15-20 hours per week.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with planning, marketing, and implementation of Spice Kitchen Incubator donor, supporter, and volunteer events.

• Collect monthly data like participant income, market opportunities, and donor engagement and gifts.

• Work with the Logistics Specialist to implement data collection on program satisfaction, knowledge gain, and needs assessments.

• Work with Retail and Events Specialist to plan and implement cooking classes, focus groups, and similar community events.

• Assist with the organization and planning of 2022 Discover Foods Festival and other fundraising campaigns.

• Create content for social media platforms, monthly newsletters, and general program marketing.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1. The intern will gain professional experience in community outreach, donor engagement, public speaking, and some event planning.

2. The intern will gain a deeper understanding of systems relevant to reporting and understanding programmatic data collection and evaluation.

3. The intern will learn skills and knowledge related to program planning and new service implementation.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• Candidates should be currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree.

• An interest in the food industry, business incubation, refugee communities and Spice Kitchen Incubator is an important consideration for people interested in this position as is an understanding or willingness to learn about the issues confronting disadvantaged communities interested in entering the food industry.

• Willing to learn about IRC history, philosophy, global work, and local efforts; adhere to IRC volunteer and workplace policies.

• An outgoing personality and ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Willing to learn about cross-cultural communication and ethnic backgrounds of clients. Flexibility and a sense of humor helpful!

• Experience working in self-directed, high initiative, and low supervision environments. Independent and able to take on a project assignment and ask for help when needed.

• Availability to work on evenings and weekends as needed.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English; fluency in additional foreign language preferred.

• This position will primarily be remote, with some opportunities for in-person events with proper COVID-19 precautions.

• Background check is required.

This is an unpaid internship position. No financial compensation, including compensation for relocation, is available.

Interested applicants should email a resume, cover letter, and two letters of recommendation to [email protected] with “SKI Development & Fundraising Intern” in the subject line.

IRC POLICIES & ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: In accordance with IRC’s duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards and our commitment to safeguard the health of our employees, clients, and communities, IRC requires candidates who are selected for interview to furnish proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be considered for any in-person role/position.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity: IRC is committed to building a diverse organization and a climate of inclusivity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.