Development Intern
Volunteers of America
is a national, locally based, faith-based nonprofit organization with
over a hundred years of service dedicated to helping those in need
rebuild their lives and reach their full potential.
Development Intern
We are looking for an energetic, articulate, self-directed, and organized Development Intern to support the Development activities of the Development Department at Volunteers of America Massachusetts in Jamaica Plain. This position works directly with the Development and Volunteer Coordinator. The Development Intern will assist with supporting event activities, updating donor database, researching opportunities, and volunteer coordination. The Development Intern will gain professional skills and deepen his/her understanding of development and fundraising in the non-profit sector.
You will be given guidance on and gain skills in the following areas:
Developing and executing supporter events
Developing and maintaining social media channels
Developing fundraising materials
Volunteer development
Non-profit program administration
Report writing and editing
We expect you to come with the following skills/attributes:
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Word
Familiar with database fundamentals
A strong work ethic and “can do” attitude
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong commitment to detail; ability to organize and prioritize work to meet concurrent deadlines
Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Flexibility and resourcefulness
A strong desire to contribute to the mission of a growing non-profit service organization
A strong sense of your career plans and goals, why they would like to work at Volunteers of America Massachusetts, what skills they would like to develop, what they would like to achieve at Volunteers of America Massachusetts, and how they would like to reflect back on their time here.
Timeline:
Intern positions are designed to be in line with the school calendar. We are looking for a intern who can work in the Fall/Spring/Summer seasons working through for a minimum of 16 hours each week.
If you are
interested in this great opportunity, send a cover letter and your
resume to: Volunteers of America, Attn: Lindsey Ferris, 441 Centre St., Jamaica Plain, MA
02130, fax to 617.522.4533, or email: LFerris@voamass.org You may also come into our main office at the address above.