Development Intern

The Development Intern supports the IRC in Utah's development team by assisting with communications and donor relations. The role provides insight into nonprofit operations and helps engage supporters through newsletters, social media, and donor communications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare at least one newsletter story each month for publication in the IRC’s monthly e-newsletter.
• Gather content ideas and other leads for future storytelling efforts.
• Draft and prepare at least two social media posts monthly, specifically to engage audiences on Instagram and Facebook.
• Organize one photography shoot with a professional photographer to support year-end appeal communication preparations.
• Oversee general communications with in-kind donors, supporting inquiries related to furniture donations, service projects, etc.
• Liaise internally to ensure timely processing of inquiries across housing and operations teams.
• Respond to donor contributions with timely acknowledgements.
• Support donor engagement efforts, including in support of upcoming Virtual Town Halls.
• Support community engagement event logistics for Winter Clothing Drive and the holiday gift drive, Light One Candle, as feasible.
• Attend development team meetings & other all staff connections, as feasible.
• Perform other duties as assigned and relevant, based on capacity and availability.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree, or recent graduate.
• Students pursuing degrees in the fields of communications, marketing, public relations, nonprofit management, business, or other related fields may be particularly interested in this position and are encouraged to apply.
• Willing to learn about IRC history, philosophy, global work, and local efforts; adhere to IRC volunteer and workplace policies.
• Previous experience in community engagement or donations management preferred, especially in the nonprofit industry.
• Graphic design skills and knowledge of photography/Photoshop is a plus.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, additional proficiency in a refugee language preferred.
• Reliable, self-motivated, independent, and able to take on a project assignment and ask for help when needed.
• Access to a vehicle and willing to use personal vehicle to transport donated and purchased items for delivery is preferred.
• Physical ability to lift 50+ pounds.
• This is an unpaid internship position. No financial compensation, including compensation for relocation, is available.
• Note that a background check is required for this position.

Skills

• Community Engagement
• Donations Management
• Graphic Design
• Photography
• Photoshop
• Donor Communication
• Newsletter Writing
• Social Media Management
• Non-profit Operations
• Project Management

Languages

English