Internship - Communications and Development Fall 2023

Job Description

Please note: This is an unpaid internship open only to those with authorization to work in the US and who are or plan to be residing in the Denver metro area. No financial compensation is offered nor relocation assistance provided.

Job Description: Development (fundraising, donor relations, and proposal development) and communications are highly valued skillsets that employers seek in job candidates; these functions are critical to the success of a nonprofit organization, and cultivating experience in this area will allow you to gain insight into various subject/technical areas, learn development strategy, and be marketable across sectors. The Communications and Development Intern will work closely with the Development Coordinator and IRC staff to engage potential donors around the IRC in Denver’s mission through content and program material creation, proposal writing and research, storytelling and communications planning.

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

Qualifications

Qualifications: IRC Denver Internships are open to those candidates who are currently enrolled in an institution of higher learning, or who are recent graduates.

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 Apply: Please submit your application on this site and be sure to upload your resume and cover letter. We are unable to consider applications without these two items. Cover letter should state your desired position,, motivation for applying, and how your experiences and skills align with the position requirements. Cover letters should clearly state your time availability, which includes a) a specific projected start and end date, b) the number of hours you are available each week, and c) the days and times for which you are available.