Unpaid 2012 Fundraising Spring Internship Opportunity

Student Intern – Fundraising

Position Purpose:  Under the direction of the SSW Fundraising Manager, the student intern will develop new sponsorship opportunities and relationships in regard to the 4th Annual Golf Classic and provide project management support to the SSW staff.

Principle Responsibilities:

• Fundraising – Sponsorship and Donation Requests
• Marketing – E-marketing and branding
• Donor Engagement – Event planning and creating innovative programs
• Administrative work – Coordinating mailings and data entry

Minimum Qualifications

• Working towards a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences or non-profit related field
• Organized and ability to prioritize competing assignments within deadlines
• Skilled in verbal and written communication
• Good judgment and initiative
• Fully proficient and experienced in latest Microsoft Office environment (Work, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)

Behavioral Expecatations

• Represent United Way positively, professionally, courteously and effectively
• Assists or takes on new tasks to help United Way achieve its mission
• Integrates United Way’s business strategies by building positive internal and external relationships
• Maintains confidentiality regarding personnel and organizational information
• Adheres to the Values and the United Way Code of Ethics at all times

Required Hours:

10-15/Week, per supervisor’s approval

Please note that this is a learning experience and the student intern is not replacing a regular staff position.  Both United Way and the student understand that no wages will be given for the internship period.

 The candidate must be able to commute to the SSW office in order to be considered for the internship.

If you are interested in applying, please complete the Pre-Screen Assessment found in this link: United Way Spring Internship 2012. Please provide a resume as well.