Development & Events Intern
The Development & Events Intern will gain direct experience in all aspects of small non-profit development. Direct supervision will be provided by the Executive Director.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the planning and implementation of Fundraising events, including Pickle Ball Tournament (summer), Shoe Drive (fall) and Galentine's Day Trivia (winter).
- Produce donor acknowledgements and make updates to donor database as needed
- Facilitate mail and email correspondence with donors and potential donors
- Research potential funding sources (foundations, corporations, individuals, public sources)
- Working closely with coaches and participants, create personal and unique methods for thanking sponsors and donors.
- Explore grant opportunities and assist with preparation of grant proposals
- Assist with brainstorming, planning, and implementation of e-mail and online fundraising efforts
- -rack and use quotes about GOTR
- Assist with special event activities, including coordination of fundraisers
- To fully understand the program, GOTR interns are strongly encouraged to serve as a substitute coach or coach during the duration of the internship (1-2x/week after-school)
- Assist in high volume "all hands" periods associated with the start and end of season and major events.
Qualifications:
- A strong belief in the mission of Girls on the Run
- Juniors and Seniors pursuing a bachelor’s degree, recent graduates or students pursuing a master’s degree in marketing, event planning, public relations, communications, nonprofit management, public affairs, or a related field
- Strong writing and research skills
- Self starter, flexible and able to manage multiple tasks
- Effective interpersonal communication skills
- Excellent project management, collaboration, and team participation skills.
- Understands and embraces diversity and inclusiveness in thought, word and actions.
- Understands and embraces a healthy lifestyle in thought, word and actions.
- Ability to drive plus the availability of an insured vehicle to get to and from program sites, meetings, and other events – preferred.
- Completed GOTREI background check.
Compensation:
The Girls on the Run Development Internship offers a stipend of $750, payable increments of $250 at the end of each term (Summer, Fall, Spring),
Course Credit : We will work with successful applicants to obtain school credit if applicable.
- Part-time running June 2024-May 2025, averaging 10 hours per week.
- Work times are flexible
- Hybrid work environment with a mixture of both remote and on-site work.
- Location: Iowa City area
Preference for candidates who can commit to a full year June 2024-May 31 2025, though single term engagements will be considered.