Development Intern (Unpaid)

The Development Intern will work with the Development Team for IRC New York & New Jersey (NYNJ) supporting fundraising, community engagement, donor communications, and event planning. This unpaid internship offers hands-on experience in fundraising strategies and exposure to IRC program areas.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update story catalog with client stories and case studies in line with the Development Storytelling Strategy.
• Liaise with program departments to curate stories.
• Develop assets used for donor communications including annual reports, welcome packets, one-pagers, and more.
• Track RSVPs and support planning, briefing, day of and post-event activities for fundraising events.
• Assist with prospecting individual, foundation, and corporate donors.
• Assist with private grants by preparing deliverable sheets and maintaining report/grant tracker.
• Perform bi-weekly in-person tasks from New York City Office such as mailing.
• Perform additional administrative tasks and projects as they arise.

Requirements

• Interns must be enrolled in a post-secondary institution or have graduated from a post-secondary institution within the last 2 years.
• Volunteers must be based in the U.S.
• The requirements establish a baseline for educational background, previous work experience, professional knowledge or certification, specific skills and strengths necessary to perform the essential functions.
• No special certificates or licenses required.
• No minimum years of previous experience specified.
• Skills needed include storytelling, marketing, communications, event planning, and administrative support.
• Ability to liaise with program departments and maintain story catalogs.
• Basic fundraising analytics and grant tracking skills.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Commitment to IRC core values: Integrity, Service, Equality, and Accountability.

Skills

• Storytelling
• Marketing
• Communications
• Event Planning
• Administrative Support
• Liaison with Program Departments
• Story Catalog Management
• Fundraising Analytics
• Grant Tracking
• Organizational Skills

Languages

English