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Development Intern - Salt Lake City

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  • Internship
    Part-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Salt Lake City

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree, or recent graduate
  • Students pursuing degrees in the fields of communications, marketing, public relations, nonprofit management, business, or other related fields may be particularly interested in this position and are encouraged to apply
  • Willing to learn about IRC history, philosophy, global work, and local efforts; adhere to IRC volunteer and workplace policies.
  • Previous experience in community engagement or donations management preferred, especially in the nonprofit industry. Graphic design skills and knowledge of photography/Photoshop is a plus.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, additional proficiency in a refugee language preferred.
  • Reliable, self-motivated, independent, and able to take on a project assignment and ask for help when needed
  • Access to a vehicle and willing to use personal vehicle to transport donated and purchased items for delivery is preferred
  • Physical ability to lift 50+ pounds

Responsibilities

  • In-Kind Donations & Partnership
  • Support relationship with Bicycle Collective and ensure demand for bicycles is met via partnership.
  • Support receiving, organization, tracking, and distribution of in-kind donations at the warehouse and office storage.
  • Support donation records processing, including valuing donated items, entering client and donor in-kind records into database systems.
  • Support donor communications via Google Voice.
  • Support furniture pick ups and efficiency building within that process
  • Support research and outreach initiatives for new in-kind donation partnerships
  • Events & Volunteer Management
  • Assist with preparation and outreach regarding professional development and educational opportunities organized by the development team
  • Support donor communications, including donor acknowledgements such as phone calls and post cards
  • Work alongside volunteer coordinator to ensure responsiveness to new and interested volunteers
  • Other duties as needed, such as help with any paperwork and filing, and attending and participating in Development team meetings

We respond to the world’s worst humanitarian crises & help people to survive, recover, and gain control of their future.

Non-profit
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1933
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and help people to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees and displaced people forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40+ countries and in 29 U.S. cities, the IRC restores safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure.