Communications and Development Intern – With Stipend
REPORTS TO
• Director of Communications and Development
OVERVIEW
The DRC is seeking a part-time communications and development intern to work under the guidance of the Director of Communications and Development.
The intern will:
• Assist with raising funds for the organization. Participate in securing sufficient philanthropic gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations in support of the general operations of the DRC;
• Assist in communicating with external constituents. Participate in educating the public and external stakeholders about issues surrounding homelessness and the activities, programs, and needs of the DRC.
COMPENSATION
• This internship offers a stipend of $1,000 per semester.
DURATION
• The internship will coincide with the college or university semester.
• Preference given to applicants interested in working multiple semesters.
REQUIREMENTS
• The internship is offered to students currently enrolled in an accredited college or university only;
• The intern will work approximately 10 hours per week;
• The majority of work may be done remotely on a flexible schedule – as long as tasks are being completed;
• Attendance in the Fort Worth office on East Lancaster required a minimum of one day a week to work in person with the Director of Communications and Development;
• Other requirements as outlined by college or university intern program.
RELEVANT MAJORS
This internship will be most valuable to students wishing to work in the nonprofit sector, specifically in communications and fund development. Relevant majors include:
• Nonprofit Administration or Leadership
• Strategic Communications
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
The communications and development intern will gain valuable experience:
• Seeing a local nonprofit from the inside;
• Managing a donor database;
• Cultivating donor relationships;
• Researching and writing of grants;
• Planning and executing of special events;
• Planning and execution of multi-channel fundraising campaigns;
• Working cross-departmentally with others in the agency;
• Branding and messaging consistency;
• Managing agency social media appropriately and professionally;
• Working within budget guidelines for expenses.
STRENGTHS
The ideal intern will be:
• Personable, able to speak with people from all walks of life;
• Positive, demonstrating a pleasant attitude;
• Compassionate, cares about others and has a heart for our mission;
• Innovative, able to see opportunities others miss;
• Disciplined, able to manage time and complete tasks as assigned with minimal supervision;
• Flexible, able to go with the flow as necessary.
SKILLS
The ideal intern brings the following skills to the position:
• Speaks, reads, and writes English fluently;
• Ability to write compelling copy;
• Ability to use Microsoft Office programs proficiently;
• Ability to learn new software easily;
• Understanding of social media platforms;
• Takes direction and follows instructions.
Bonus skills include:
• Adobe Creative Suite;
• Graphic design;
• Photography
INTRESTED?
• Applicants are strongly encouraged to visit https://drc-solutions.org/ and learn more about our organization prior to applying.
• Apply by email to info(at)drc-solutions(dot)org.
• Don’t send a stuffy cover letter! Be yourself and tell us why you are interested in this internship.
• Include your resume and a sample of your writing, something of which you are very proud. It doesn’t have to be long! Just show us what you can do.
• Interviews will be held over Zoom.
No phone calls, please.
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