Development & Special Events Internships
Thank you for your interest in this internship. The Advocates for Human Rights will only review applications submitted through our online system. Please submit your application materials through our website here: http://www.theadvocatesforhumanrights.org/internships_fellowships
Location: Twin Cities Metro Salary: Unpaid Type: Internship
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Working with the development team, the Development and Special Events Intern will assist with the planning, organization, and implementation of the Human Rights Awards Dinner—The Advocates for Human Rights' largest annual fundraiser. The intern will also assist with various fundraising activities, including assisting with mailings and helping with house parties.
Duties include:
- Solicit silent/live auction items and assist with sorting, pricing, and staging items for the auction
- Support development and distribution of event materials
- Assist at the Human Rights Awards Dinner to make sure the event runs smoothly
- Support general development operations by assisting with mailings, filing, and maintaining records
- Research development best practices
- Analyze development trends
- Work on fundraisers such as house parties and solicitation letters
- Expand donor base by researching prospective funders (foundations, corporations, and individual donors)
- Contact donors to update records, extend invitations, and renew support
- Other duties as assigned
Experience and Qualifications Required:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills, with excellent follow-through and ability to meet deadlines
- Acute attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to plan and organize projects
- Ability to manage priorities and workflow
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work with changing priorities with enthusiasm
- Strong computer, research and writing skills
- Proficient in Word, Excel, and Power Point
Additional Information:
Hours: 10-15 hours per week preferred; 10 hours per week minimum, with a flexible schedule.
If interested, apply through our website. https://www.theadvocatesforhumanrights.org/internships_fellowships
Application Deadlines:
Internships roughly correspond to the academic calendar. Interns and supervisors will arrange exact start/end dates.
Fall - September to December. Applications reviewed August 1-September 15 or until filled.
Winter/J-Term - mid-December to January. Applications reviewed November 1-December 15 or until filled.
Spring - January to May. Applications reviewed December 1-January 15 or until filled.
Summer - May to September. Applications reviewed March 1-April 15 or until filled.