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International Rescue Committee Fall Internship - Communications and Development Intern in Denver, Colorado
Requisition ID: req51996
Job Title: Fall Internship - Communications and Development Intern
Sector: Communications
Employment Category: Intern
Employment Type: Part-Time
Open to Expatriates: No
Location: Denver, CO USA
Work Arrangement:Fully Remote
Job Description
Internship Overview: Development (fundraising, donor relations, and proposal development) and communications are highly valued skillsets that employers seek in job candidates; these functions are critical to the success of a nonprofit organization, and cultivating experience in this area will allow you to gain insight into various subject/technical areas, learn development strategy, and be marketable across sectors. The Communications and Development Intern will work closely with the Development Coordinator and IRC staff to engage potential donors around the IRC in Denver’s mission through content and program material creation, proposal writing and research, storytelling and communications planning.
LOCATION: Fully remote
COMMITMENT: 10 hours per week; August 23 - December 13, 2024. Weekly schedule to be determined by supervisor and intern.
COMPENSATION: This is an unpaid internship
SCHEDULE: Regular weekly schedule during business hours 9 am – 5 pm and some evenings if desired
DUTIES:
Interview clients, staff members, community stakeholders and partners, and generate content for stories, reports, and newsletters
Create external content to engage supporters
Assist with planning special events as needed
Support the communications and donor relations strategy
Support the creation of an end-of-year fundraising strategy and campaign and assist with event marketing
Research funders and strategize funder engagement
Research funding opportunities that align with the IRC in Denver’s Strategic Action Plan
Work with the Development Coordinator to strengthen proposal development systems and processes
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: The Communications and Development Intern will gain insight into the grant writing and reporting process for a nonprofit organization. They will gain experience creating an executing a communications plan and will have the opportunity to write content for fundraising appeals, donor-facing reports, newsletters and social media.
To be considered, applicants must provide with their application, a resume and a cover letter addressing how their skills and experiences meet the specific internship requirements as well as their availability during the summer intern cohort dates. Applications without either will not be considered.
This is an unpaid internship position. No financial compensation, including compensation for relocation, is available.
Qualifications
Required Skills & Competencies:
Experience or strong interest in journalism, communications, and marketing
Experience or interest in event planning, development, and community outreach
Experience or interest in graphic design and visual storytelling
Excellent written communication skills
Self-starter who is able to take initiative on individual projects
Possess strong organizational/multi-tasking skills, attention to detail and have an ability to meet deadlines on time
Possess ability to work well independently and in cooperative decision-making settings
Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook and Excel
Comfortable working in a multi-cultural environment; international experience and knowledge of refugee issues a plus.
Committed to advance racial equity
Enthusiasm and positive attitude