Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central TX Fall Internships

Special Events Intern

Stipend: Unpaid Internship
Dates of Position: 2 month minimum – 6 months maximum
Time Commitment: Ideal hours are flexible between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Supervisor: Emily Franke, Development Coordinator for Special Events

Job Purpose:

Assist the Development Coordinator for Special Events in all event planning and operational tasks needed to plan and implement successful fundraising events.

Duties:

 Strategize with the Development Coordinator to develop details for the events.

 Aid in communication with donors and sponsors

 Work with the Communications team to develop marketing tools to promote awareness of

upcoming events

 Manage and coordinate activities before and during special events

 Execute any post event tasks to evaluate success.

 Assist in managing high-level volunteers and group projects

 Create lists and generate reports for fundraising and event planning purposes

Skills and Experience:

 Thorough and detailed expertise with written and verbal communication skills

 Proficiency in Microsoft programs specifically Excel, Word and PowerPoint

 Knowledge of HTML and working in a web environment is a plus

 Developed organizational skills and great attention to details

 Able to manage multiple activities at one time and work in a fast-paced environment showing self-initiative

Please submit your cover letter, resume and a sample writing sample to:

Emily Franke, Development Coordinator, efranke@rmhc-ctx.org
RMHC Central Texas | 1315 Barbara Jordan Blvd. Austin, Texas 78723 | 512.628.5935

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas Position: Donor Database Intern

Stipend: Unpaid Internship

Dates of Position: Fall Semester, Spring Semester

Time Commitment: 3 month or one semester equivalent minimum, 10-20 hrs/wk

Supervisor: Katie Vitale, Donor Database Manager

Job Purpose: Assist Donor Database Manager in aspects of data/information systems management and data analysis. This internship will provide a professional experience for undergraduate and graduate students considering a career in archiving, fundraising, or data management.

Duties:

 Support the Development Department in data/information systems management utilizing Blackbaud fundraising software: Raiser’s Edge, Net Community, and Luminate-Team Raiser.

 Assist with accurate record keeping including complete donor records, both electronic and paper as needed.

 Assist in generating fundraising reports and data analysis.

 Assist with all donor acknowledgments; producing letters and coordinating thank-you

correspondence among staff, board and volunteers to ensure all donors are promptly and

appropriately thanked.

 Perform additional tasks for the Development Department and the organization.

Skills:

 Computer aptitude and knowledge of or experience with databases.

 Intermediate experience with Microsoft Excel.

 Experience with report generation a plus.

 Developed organization and attention to detail.

 Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

Please submit your cover letter and resume to:

Katie Vitale, Donor Database Manager, kvitale@rmhc-ctx.org
RMHC CTX | 1315 Barbara Jordan Blvd Austin, TX 78723 | 512.472-9844 ext. 392

Position:Communications Intern
Stipend:Unpaid Internship
Dates of Position:3 month minimum – 6 months maximum

Time Commitment: 4-8 hours per week; flexible

Supervisor:Tina Snider, Director of Communications

Job Purpose:Assist the Director of Communications and the Communications Coordinator with online and offline communications strategies including social media planning, collateral development and website maintenance.

Duties:

 Assist in marketing communication projects to advance RMHC CTX brand

 Assist in managing and drafting social media editorial to promote RMHC CTX brand

 Research, analyze and report RMHC CTX analytics and social media metrics

 Identify ways to cross promote and share relevant information within social media

platforms

 Assist Development Team with communications support for special events

 Assists with additional responsibilities as requested

Skills and Experience:

 Proficient written and verbal communication skills
 Proficiency in Microsoft programs specifically Excel, Word and PowerPoint
 Basic knowledge of web platforms
 Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
 Ability to manage multiple activities at one time in a fast-paced work environment

Please submit your cover letter and resume to:

Tina Snider, Director of Communications, tsnider@rmhc-ctx.org
RMHC Central Texas | 1315 Barbara Jordan Blvd. Austin, Texas 78723 | 512.628.5935