Development Intern (Unpaid)
Support grant management and marketing tasks.
Overview
Support grant management and marketing tasks.
You have:
- Undergraduate degree or in process of obtaining Undergraduate/master's degree or at least 1 year of marketing/research experience
- At least 1 year of previous experience demonstrating high level writing/research skills
- Strong communication and time management skills
- Basic understanding of marketing and writing frameworks
- Solid organization skills
- Demonstrate ability to work independently, be resourceful, and communicate where support is needed
- Demonstrate flexibility to interface with several projects at once especially in a high paced environment
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support pre-award grant phase by assisting with sourcing language and data for proposal, attend meetings to learn about program design, where applicable - Support on specialized business development activities - Update one-pagers for the office - Connect with program managers and leads, as needed - Support with newsletter publication by working closely on the back-end portal - Support post-award phase by writing specialized thank you cards and supporting on reports - Develop assets for events, campaigns, and donor communications - Perform an audit on folders and templates ensuring a smooth back-end of Development Records
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. You will learn how to effectively manage the grants life cycle 2. You will learn key marketing and donor communication skills 3. You will gain key project management experience
Anticipated Length of Assignment: 4 Months (May through August) 4 Months Anticipated End Date (Required for limited-term, short term & occasional positions) 8/31/2024
Qualifications REQUIREMENTS:
- Undergraduate degree. Or in process of obtaining Undergraduate/master’s degree or at least 1 year of marketing/research experience - At least 1 year of previous experience demonstrating high level writing/research skills - Strong communication and time management skills - Basic understanding of marketing and writing frameworks - Solid organization skills - Demonstrate ability to work independently, be resourceful, and communicate where support is needed. - Demonstrate flexibility to interface with several projects at once especially in a high paced environment
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time you successfully managed multiple projects at once? | This question assesses your ability to handle workload and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment. | Provide a specific example that demonstrates your project management skills and time management. |
| What strategies do you use to ensure your writing is clear and effective? | The interviewer wants to understand your writing process and flexibility in adapting to different styles. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you stay organized when working on various projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe an instance when you received feedback about your work. How did you respond? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What do you think are the key components of effective donor communication? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |