2016 Summer Intern, Development Research, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Brookline, MA
Posted April 6, 2016
DEPARTMENT: Development & The Jimmy Fund
EFFECTIVE/UPDATE DATE: April 2016
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Summer Intern will provide part-time administrative and research support to the efforts of Dana-Farber’s Development Research office, including but not limited to: data entry, filing, document scanning, and completing simple research projects. This is a great opportunity for an SLIS student with an interest in a research career to gain some real-world experience at a leading non-profit organization. This internship will be paid, $12/hour, approx two days per week from June through August. Exact work hours will be determined with the managers schedule. There is also potential to continue in the role after the summer.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Updating the donor database with newly acquired biographical information and other data
- Leading effort to populate donor records with industry classification codes
- Adding appropriate materials to donor central files and creating new files as needed
- Conducting Internet research on potential donors and completing other basic research projects
- Providing other administrative and research support to our ten-person team.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reports to Assistant Vice President of Development Research. This position has no regular supervisory responsibilities, and will seek major decision-making authority from direct supervisor.
MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
At least one year of college.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Familiarity with Internet research and Microsoft Office applications. Database and spreadsheet experience is a plus. Good writing/editing and overall communication skills. Team player who is willing to help out wherever needed.
TO APPLY:
Email a resume and cover letter to Barbara Moore at [email protected]