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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.
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