Development Intern - Special Events and Communications

Job Description

North Jersey Friendship House is looking for a Development Intern in the Special Events and Communications area. This is an unpaid Internship opportunity at our main office in Oradell, NJ.

Primary Function: Responsibilities will include but not limited to assisting with: planning and executing special events, soliciting donations for silent auction/tricky tray, mailings for special events, recording donations in donor database, developing content for website, social media postings, and newsletters.

Performance Responsibilities: Although each position has its own unique duties and responsibilities, the following listing applies to every employee, intern, volunteer, etc. of North Jersey Friendship House, Inc.:

Works towards the accomplishment of department/Agency goals

Maintains confidentiality and immediately reports to management breaches in confidentiality

Practices job/intern requirements on an accurate, timely and regular basis

Observes and maintains appropriate professional boundaries with members, co-workers and supervisors

Attends all scheduled meetings as assigned

Meets relevant continuing educational/training requirements if applicable

Completes all required documentation/paperwork accurately and within established time frames.

Essential Functions:

Actively participate in planning of special events

Assist with executing special events when appropriate and available

Research potential donors and corporate/business sponsors

Solicit donations for silent auction/tricky tray

Facilitate all mailings for special events (invitations, sponsorships, etc.)

Updating donor database on a regular basis

Drafting artwork and verbiage to be used on website and in social media posts

Create Social Media content calendar and create content as needed

Draft press releases as needed

Draft articles for staff and agency wide newsletters

Requirements:

Current NJ undergraduate student

Current NJ Graduate student

Past experience in special event planning/executing

Previous knowledge and experience with social media platforms

Ability to take direction and work independently