French Fundraising Intern
Join us as a French Intern to aid fundraising efforts.
Overview
Join us as a French Intern to aid fundraising efforts.
You have:
- Self-motivated individual capable of working independently.
- Pro-active and innovative thinker with the ability to use initiative.
- Interest in the non-profit sector and Street Child's mission.
- Flexible and fun to work with in a team environment.
- University studies in marketing, international relations, human rights, development, economics, or global affairs.
- Excellent communication skills via telephone and email.
- Native French level and professional English skills are required.
- Spanish language skills are a plus.
- Knowledge of web, social media, and Microsoft Office is needed.
- Providing a letter of recommendation from previous professional experience is a plus.
Description
About us:
Street Child is a charity dedicated to empowering some of the most vulnerable children in the world by giving them the chance to go to school and giving their families the sustainable means to keep them there. There’s never been a better time to get behind our cause; we are an ambitious and exciting international development charity and this is your chance to be a part of an incredible fundraising adventure!
At Street Child, we are very lucky to have fantastic volunteers committed, keeping overheads low so that as much funding as possible can go to our projects in West Africa and Asia. We are currently looking for a full time (33 hours/week) French intern to join us in our Barcelona office. The preferred internship duration is 6 months; however shorter durations can be discussed.
Street Child embraces skills diversity among interns and we are more than happy, according to our current needs, to craft tasks depending on the personal qualities of the intern and/or give the intern freedom to apply his/her personal skills.
Key Tasks:
You will be part of a small team led by the Street Child EU Development Manager. Below are some examples of your responsibilities but you will spend 60% of your time on the first 2 tasks:
- Fundraising research: find new funding prospects including trusts, foundations and major donors in France, and contact them.
- Foundations proposal writing: write funding proposals for trusts and foundations using knowledge of previous, current, and upcoming Street Child projects. This will involve in-depth research about the geographical, political, and local situations of the country. It will give you the chance to gain precise knowledge about the contexts of the countries we work with.
- Marketing and Communications: promote local and international events, update the website, and create content for our socials.
- Administrative tasks: support day-to-day tasks for the "association de loi 1901" Street Child France.
- Business development: build and manage collaborations and partnerships with other organizations and companies.
- Volunteer coordination and event management: manage the existing volunteer base and help recruit new volunteers to the network. Support planned events and develop new ideas.
What are the benefits of an internship at Street Child?
The internship is unpaid but you will gain valuable experience for your CV through working on a wide variety of tasks and through regularly provided training sessions, giving you the chance to improve both your professional and personal skills. We also provide assistance in applying for grants like Erasmus+.
As Street Child is still a fairly new organization, you will have greater responsibility than in other internships and you will have the chance to make a big impact for a great cause. Moreover, by working with a young, dynamic and international team, you will meet culturally diverse people and have the opportunity to practice different languages.
We also give importance to supporting and professionalizing interns by providing regular feedback, guidance, and opportunities for skill development, ensuring a structured and enriching learning experience throughout the internship.
Requirements:
Key characteristics:
- Self-motivated
- Pro-active and innovative thinking with the ability to use your initiative and work independently.
- Interest in the non-profit sector and in Street Child’s mission. A willingness to be flexible, have fun and enjoy a laugh with the team!
Areas of University studies:
- Include but are not limited to marketing, international relations, human rights, development, economics or global affairs.
Skills:
- Excellent communication skills with professional manner via telephone and email.
- A native French level and professional English skills are required.
- Spanish is a plus.
- Knowledge of the web, social media and Microsoft Office will be needed.
- Providing a letter of recommendation from a previous professional experience is a plus.
When applying:
Street Child welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their nationality, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We are looking forward to hearing from you!
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to work independently on a project? | The interviewer wants to assess your ability to self-motivate and manage your own tasks effectively. | Highlight a specific project where you took the lead and emphasize the outcomes and skills you used. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple responsibilities? | This question evaluates your organizational and time management skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What interests you about working in the non-profit sector? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you have used creativity in your previous experiences? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why do you want to intern with Street Child specifically? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Source:
street-child.org
