Development & Marketing Intern
Position Details:About Generation SERVE:
Generation SERVE (formerly Little Helping Hands) is a local nonprofit organization that engages youth in volunteerism and empowers them to make a difference in their communities. Through our flagship family volunteering program, Generation SERVE partners with ~90 nonprofit organizations to coordinate age-appropriate and family-friendly service opportunities that allow youth ages 3-17, accompanied by a parent or caregiver, to give back to the community. To learn more about Generation SERVE and our other programs, please visit www.generationserve.org.
Internship Overview:
The Development & Marketing Intern will report to the Development Director and support the organization’s development, marketing, and communications efforts, including:
- Assisting with management and oversight of our Family Sponsorship program, which currently consists of ~275 donors;
- Communicating with prospective individual and corporate donors;
- Supporting the Board of Directors and Development Committee in stewardship efforts;
- Writing copy for acknowledgment letters and other donor-focused communications; and
- Other related tasks as assigned.
This internship is a great opportunity to learn about nonprofit fundraising and marketing in a small but fast-paced environment!
General Requirements:
- Be available to work 10-15 hours per week during regular business hours (9 AM – 4 PM) at the Generation SERVE office in Austin, TX, with some opportunity for remote work.
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and a high level of computer competency; experience with SalesForce, MailChimp, and SignUp.com is appreciated but not required.
- Be self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple projects at once.
- Be a team player and willing to help with any project – no matter how large or small.
- Have a strong desire to make a difference, a passion for Generation SERVE’s mission, and a positive attitude.
- Be able to provide their own laptop and transportation.
- This internship is unpaid. Applicants must currently be enrolled in college or graduate school and able to receive course credit. We will work with your academic institution to approve course credit for the internship.