Summer 2022 Donations Intern

Assist in establishing community connections and donor relationships.

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Overview

Assist in establishing community connections and donor relationships.

You have:

  • Interest in international and refugee issues
  • Effective communication and writing skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Creativity and initiative to follow through on projects
  • Strong desire to help people and enthusiasm to work in a multi-cultural setting
  • Prior experience in a non-profit setting
  • Prior relevant coursework preferred

Job Description

SCOPE OF DONATIONS INTERN WORK: This internship is located within the Resource Development Department, whose purpose is to establish strong, mutually-beneficial connections between the community and the IRC in Atlanta order to garner monetary, in-kind and volunteer resources for refugee clients. The Donations Intern will work closely with the Volunteer Coordinator and Refugee Resource Associate towards these goals in order to enhance the IRC in Atlanta’s ability to meet refugee client needs.

Qualifications

An interest in international and refugee issues; Effective communication and writing skills; Strong attention to detail; Excellent organizational skills; Creativity and initiative to follow through on projects; A strong desire to help people and enthusiasm to work in a multi-cultural setting; Prior experience in a non-profit setting a plus; Prior relevant coursework preferred.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe an experience where you worked with diverse groups? This assesses your ability to work in a multicultural environment. Share a specific example highlighting your adaptability and understanding of cultural differences.
What steps do you take to ensure effective communication? This evaluates your communication skills and methods. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize tasks when you're working on multiple projects? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What motivates you to work in the non-profit sector? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a project where you demonstrated creativity and initiative. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 4 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: rescue.org