SCOPE OF INTERN WORK: The Development Intern supports IRC’s programming in New York and New Jersey by supporting the Development Department with implementing pre-award and post-award activities to ensure the grants' life cycle. They support key business development activities such as content creation, proposal and reporting development, newsletter publication, and organizational needs to maximize our fundraising initiatives and contract processing. Experience with marketing and donor/funding cultivation is recommended; however strong writing/research skills and an openness to learn are highly required. The Development Intern serves the IRC’s offices in New York (Manhattan) and Elizabeth, New Jersey, and reports to the Development Director and or the Development Coordinator

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support pre-award grant phase by assisting with sourcing language and data for proposal, attend meetings to learn about program design, where applicable

Support on specialized business development activities

Update one-pagers for the office

Connect with program managers and leads, as needed

Support with newsletter publication by working closely on the back-end portal

Support post-award phase by writing specialized thank you cards and supporting on reports

Develop assets for events, campaigns, and donor communications

Perform an audit on folders and templates ensuring a smooth back-end of Development Records

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1. You will learn how to effectively manage the grants life cycle

2. You will learn key marketing and donor communication skills

3. You will gain key project management experience

REQUIREMENTS:

Undergradute degree. Or in process of obtaining Undergraduate/master’s degree or at least 1 year of marketing/research experience

At least 1 year of previous experience demonstrating high level writing/research skills

Strong communication and time management skills

Basic understanding of marketing and writing frameworks

Solid organization skills

Demonstrate ability to work independently, be resourceful, and communicate where support is needed.

Demonstrate flexibility to interface with several projects at once especially in a high paced environment

This position reports to Claire King, Development Director NYNJ