Development Intern

About the role

The development intern, supervised by the development director, provides a wide array of support to the IRC in Utah's development team. By supporting communications and donor relations, the successful applicant will gain insight into the processes necessary to run an efficient, multi-faceted nonprofit that builds relationships with donors.

Responsibilities

• Prepare at least one newsletter story each month for publication in the IRC’s monthly e-newsletter.
• Gather content ideas and other leads for future storytelling efforts.
• Draft and prepare at least two social media posts monthly, specifically to engage audiences on Instagram and Facebook.
• Organize one photography shoot with a professional photographer to support year-end appeal communication preparations.
• In-Kind Donor Engagement:
• Oversee general communications with in-kind donors, supporting inquiries related to furniture donations, service projects, etc.
• Liaise internally to ensure timely processing of inquiries across housing and operations teams.
• Respond to donor contributions with timely acknowledgements.
• General Support, as feasible:
• Support donor engagement efforts, including in support of upcoming Virtual Town Halls.
• As feasible, support community engagement event logistics for Winter Clothing Drive and the holiday gift drive, Light One Candle.
• As feasible, attend development team meetings & other all staff connections.
• Other duties as assigned & relevant, based on capacity and availability.

Learning Objectives

• Develop an understanding of partnership engagement and stewardship best practices.
• Develop professional communication skills, specifically related to mass market communications and social media.
• Improve professional communication skills when engaging with supporters, donors, and volunteers.
• Gain a better understanding of the refugee resettlement process and how the IRC fits into that process.

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.

Benefits

This is an unpaid internship position. No financial compensation, including compensation for relocation, is available. IRC offers a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits in the US, including: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

Equal Opportunity Employer

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.