Description:

Meals On Wheels of San Francisco (MOWSF) seeks exceptional candidates to serve as Interns the Development Department. Interns have an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to the breadth of non-profit development work, and learn from an outstanding and experienced team. Our Development Department has robust fundraising programs in a range of areas, including special events, individual giving (major donor and direct mail campaigns), foundation and corporate grants, and workplace giving. We also have well-established connections with restaurants, wineries, and hospitality partners throughout San Francisco and the greater Bay Area and these partners play an important role in MOWSF’s development efforts.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage research projects in conjunction with Development department initiatives, including major donor campaign, workplace giving, beneficiary events, and individual donor cultivation
• Support Special Events Manager with event planning and production
• Manage projects to improve data tracking and accessibility within Department
• Support coordination with Volunteer Department
• Other projects as assigned to support the operations and initiatives of the Department

Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Research skills, including the resourcefulness and problem-solving abilities to work through challenges in complex projects.
• High level of organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong desire to seek and receive feedback.
• Hardworking, high energy, positive attitude.
• Interest in non-profit sector and the mission of MOWSF
• Strong skills in Excel
• Having a car is desirable as MOWSF is located in the Bayview district and it is a significant commute to take public transportation from most neighborhoods in San Francisco

Hours:

2-3 days/week, 8:30am --4:30pm

Length/Availability:

2-3 months

Start Date:

ASAP

End Date:

, June 30th, 2012, September 1, 2012

Deadline:

June 30th, 2012

Additional Info:

BENEFITS:

• Learning from and collaborating with one of the best non-profit Development teams in San Francisco
• Networking and exposure to non-profit professional work
• Being part of a positive, mission-oriented agency doing life-changing work on behalf of isolated seniors in the city.
• College credit/fulfilling college requirements
• If duties are fulfilled, a great letter of recommendation/reference

SUPERVISION:

• Reports to Development Coordinator

JOB SCHEDULE:

• Late Summer/Fall, 2012
• Must be able to work 2-3 weekdays in our Bayview neighborhood office.
• Minimum of 10 hours/week total for at least a 2 month commitment
• Hours can be flexible within normal business hours of 8:30 a.m.—4:30 p.m.
• Up to full-time hours are available

Tags:

development  hunger  food  communications  media 

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