Internships
Development Internship
The Development Intern will assist in efforts to build and maintain financial support from foundations, government, and individual donors. The internship is part-time (minimum 3 days per week) for a period of at least 3 to 4 months. Please note that this is an unpaid internship; however, we will work with students to obtain credit toward their coursework.
Primary Responsibilities
- Researching individual and foundation prospects and creating profiles
- Identifying and researching potential individual donors
- Drafting invitations, thank you letters, and other donor cultivation materials
- Drafting and/or editing proposals and grant reports to be sent to foundation donors
- Assisting with the planning and organizing of donor cultivation opportunities
- Attending events and meetings and taking notes where required
- Assist in database maintenance/quality control and record-keeping
- Other tasks as required to assist with the overall strategy of the development team
Qualifications
- Advanced undergraduate or graduate degree student
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent research and analytical skills
- Excellent organizational, time-management, follow-up, and administrative skills with a strong attention to detail
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as a part of a team in a deadline-driven environment
- Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite (emphasis on Word and Excel), Social Media (Facebook, Twitter , etc.)
- Grant/proposal writing experience preferred
- Previous experience in a non-profit environment preferred
Application Procedure
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and a writing sample (2 to 3 pages) via email to nervin@acchouston.org. Please include the name of the internship in the subject of the email and the cover letter. Be sure to indicate your approximate start date.No phone inquiries please.
Events & Communications Internship
The Events & Communications Intern will assist with media-related projects and special events. The internship is part-time (minimum 2 days per week) for a period of at least 3 to 4 months. Please note that this is an unpaid internship; however, we will work with students to obtain credit toward their coursework.
Primary Responsibilities
- Assist with all aspects of planning special events, including cultivating sponsors, advertisement, creation of print and online material, etc.
- Assist with the writing, formatting and distribution of press releases, monthly e-newsletter, blog posts and website items, etc.
- Assist with ongoing maintenance of ACC’s website and social media accounts
- Assist with creation and maintenance of media lists
- Assist with organization and creation of systems for keeping track of media clippings, photographs and videos
- Monitor media coverage of ACC; monitor media outlets (newspapers, television, radio) for news and developments regarding immigrant communities (with a special focus on the Arab American community).
- Assist in database maintenance/quality control and record-keeping
- Other tasks as required to assist with the overall strategy of the development team
Qualifications
- Advanced undergraduate or graduate degree student
- Excellent written and oral communication skill
- Excellent organizational, time-management, follow-up, and administrative skills with a strong attention to detail
- Excellent research skills
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as a part of a team in a deadline driven environment
- Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite (emphasis on Word and Excel), Social Media (Facebook, Twitter , etc.)
- Previous event planning experience preferred
- Previous experience in a non-profit environment preferred
- Proficiency with graphics programs, such as Adobe Photoshop, and interest/experience in basic coding are pluses.
Application Procedure
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and a writing sample (2 to 3 pages) via email to nervin@acchouston.org. Please include the name of the internship in the subject of the email and the cover letter. Be sure to indicate your approximate start date.
No phone inquiries please.
