Development (Fundraising) Intern, Doc Wayne Youth Services, Boston, MA

Posted April 30, 2020

Job ID: 53865728

Job Function: Communications/Development

 

Organization Description:

Doc Wayne is an award-winning non-profit headquartered in Boston. Using a theoretical curriculum that incorporates social-emotional learning and life skills, we offer traditional outpatient therapy reimagined through the lens of sport. Here, clinicians are coaches. Our staff lead weekly sessions with students, ages 5-18, designed to support them as they process and persevere through adversity. Over time, as individuals and in teams, they learn to heal together, grow together, and win together.

 

Doc Wayne Youth Services Development Intern:

Development interns are responsible for providing general support to Doc Wayne’s fundraising team through the following:

• Create social media posts for dissemination across various channels

• Support organization of donor database

• Create templates for thank you letters

• Print and mail thank you letters to donors

• Call current and lapsed donors

• Support overarching communications strategy

• Assist with grant writing and reporting

• Help with donor stewardship and engagement

• Take photos of staff and youth participants as requested

• Participate in team meetings as academic schedule allows

• Completion of semester or yearly projects assigned by supervisor

*Specific responsibilities and hours are set in accordance with the intern’s academic program. Preference will be given to those who can commit to multiple semesters.

 

Qualifications:

• A current graduate or undergraduate student at an accredited college or university

• Continued progress towards academic program requirements and responsibilities

• Superior interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

• Dynamic energy, dedication, and belief in the power of sport to benefit children

• Experience working with at-risk youth (preferred)

• Excellent professional boundaries, organizational skills, and ability to multi-task

• Team player

• Ability to think out of the box, share ideas, and get involved

 

Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license

• CORI check

• Ability to respect client confidentiality

 

To Apply:

Email resume and cover letter addressed to [email protected]. People of color and people with personal life experiences representative of the population we serve are encouraged to apply. No calls please.