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Nonprofit Intern

House of Hope  
Job Description- Nonprofit Intern  
Requirements:  
  • Currently enrolled in a Graduate or Undergraduate Program.  
  • Familiarity with Windows and Microsoft programs.  
  • Working knowledge of Waterloo/Cedar Falls resources and community agencies.  
  • Training in ACES & Trauma informed care and/or the willingness to learn 
  • Adhere to confidentiality in all work with program participants, their children and donors 

Supervisor: House of Hope Volunteer Coordinator  

General Summary: The intern will gain an overview and get their hands in what it takes to run a non-profit. They will participate in the work: the case management side). And what it takes to allow that work to happen: fundraising, office management, volunteers, and donor relations. The Intern will 

Duties  
  • Work with Volunteer Coordinator on scheduling, training, and communicating with volunteers. 
  • Oversee Wednesda night childcare, training and supervising all volunteers.  
  • Observe Life-skills class, prepare and teach one class during the internship
  • Sit in on Wellness case manager meetings with one or two moms, then work with women on goals in the areas of wellness, employment and parenting as a follow-up.
  • Assist Development Coordinator with fundraisers by securing donations, entering data, working with volunteers, and participating in set up/tear down of event.   
  • Assist Office Manager with quarterly newsletters, donor acknowledgements, and maintenance of donor database. 
  • Answer phones, accept in kind donations, and other administrative tasks.  
  • Attend staff meetings, shadow all positions, and participate in discussions/upkeep on policies and procedures.  
  • Attend Finance Committee meetings to learn and understand financial statements.  
  • Attend interagency meetings to learn about other agencies and how they intersect.  
  • Along with staff, organize, clean, and otherwise help keep up the daily activities. 

Classification: Position is Volunteer.  

The ideal candidate: 
  • Strong communicator 
  • Adaptable 
  • Self-Motivated  
  • Ready for a Challenge