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International Rescue Committee Development Intern (Unpaid) in New York, New York
Requisition ID: req49759
Job Title: Development Intern (Unpaid)
Sector: Fundraising
Employment Category: Intern
Employment Type: Part-Time
Compensation: USD 0.00 - 0.00 Hourly
Location: New York, NY RAI USA
Work Arrangement:Hybrid
Job Description
SCOPE OF INTERN WORK:The Development Intern supports IRC’s programming in New York
and New Jersey by supporting the Development Department with implementing pre-award and
post-award activities to ensure the grants' life cycle. They support key business development
activities such as content creation, proposal and reporting development, newsletter publication,
and organizational needs to maximize our fundraising initiatives and contract processing.
Experience with marketing and donor/funding cultivation is recommended; however strong
writing/research skills and an openness to learn are highly required. The Development Intern
serves the IRC’s offices in New York (Manhattan) and Elizabeth, New Jersey, and reports to the
Development Director and or the Development Coordinator.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support pre-award grant phase by assisting with sourcing language and data for
proposal, attend meetings to learn about program design, where applicable
Support on specialized business development activities
Update one-pagers for the office
Connect with program managers and leads, as needed
Support with newsletter publication by working closely on the back-end portal
Support post-award phase by writing specialized thank you cards and supporting on reports
Develop assets for events, campaigns, and donor communications
Perform an audit on folders and templates ensuring a smooth back-end of Development Records
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
You will learn how to effectively manage the grants life cycle
You will learn key marketing and donor communication skills
You will gain key project management experience
Anticipated Length of Assignment: 4 Months (May through August)
4 Months
Anticipated End Date (Required for limited-term, short term & occasional positions)
8/31/2024
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS:
- Undergraduate degree. Or in process of obtaining Undergraduate/master’s degree or at
least 1 year of marketing/research experience
At least 1 year of previous experience demonstrating high level writing/research skills
Strong communication and time management skills
Basic understanding of marketing and writing frameworks
Solid organization skills
Demonstrate ability to work independently, be resourceful, and communicate where support is needed.
Demonstrate flexibility to interface with several projects at once especially in a high paced environment