Resource Development Intern (Summer 2025)

Support volunteer programs and grant processes

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Overview

Support volunteer programs and grant processes

You have:

  • Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree or recent graduate
  • Excellent verbal communication skills
  • Organized, reliable, and flexible
  • Personal vehicle not required but helpful on occasion

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Assist with Volunteer Orientation and ESL Tutor Training to include contacting potential volunteers, sending out reminders, and recording attendance.

- Assist in maintaining accurate, up-to-date data across pertinent databases.

- Prospecting for new grant opportunities and providing administrative support for the grant application process, including conducting research to identify potential grant opportunities and compiling necessary documentation for grant submissions.

- Assist with client-tutor introductions including picking up clients and driving them to the office for the meeting, taking notes during the meeting, and updating tutor match spreadsheet accordingly.

- Assist with outreach for donor drives and volunteer appreciation events as well as collection of volunteer survey feedback.

- Process donations of goods and assist with the management of contributions in-kind including confirming orders for accuracy, logging inventory, organizing the stock room, and assisting with valuations for donations.

- Record hours and submit completed timesheet for each month via the IRC’s online Volunteer Dashboard.

Qualifications Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree or recent graduate Excellent verbal communication skills Organized, reliable, and flexible While a personal vehicle is not required, it would be helpful on occasion.

This position is unpaid and reports to the Volunteer Program Assistant.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you successfully communicated a complex idea? This question assesses your communication skills and ability to convey information clearly. Provide an example that showcases your ability to simplify complex information.
How do you prioritize tasks when you have multiple deadlines? This evaluates your organizational skills and ability to manage time effectively. Pro members can see the explanation.
What steps do you take to ensure data accuracy when entering information? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your experience with outreach or community engagement. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Why do you want to intern in resource development? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 1 year ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: rescue.org