Internships
KCA is grateful for the hard-working, talented interns who
serve in our NYC Headquarters office.
Summer 2009 Interns
Melissa Chiusano
Shazeeda Bhola
Holly Krois
Gillian Linman
Connor Morrison
Miranda Bellizia
Inem
KCA is looking for an intern to help with Donor Relations in the office starting ASAP. You must be good on the phones, a great independent worker but enjoys being part of a team! You will work on new fundraising campaigns for the office. We need someone at least 2 days a week. Please email Louise at loshea@keepachildalive.org to apply!
Thank you for all applications and please check back in March 2010 for Summer internships!
Internships are unpaid, and start/end dates are flexible and vary according to project. Internships can be in exchange for academic credit, although this is not a requirement. Please email your resume, a cover letter stating which internship you are applying for and why, and your start and end dates to Louise at loshea@keepachildalive.org. You can also call Louise at 718.965.1111 at the KCA Office.
AVAILABLE POSITIONS, FALL 2009:
1. Development Intern
Time commitment: 8 hours/week.
Skills needed: Desire to learn and ability to be resourceful and work independently.
Job Description: The intern will work with the Director of Development on a range of development-based tasks. As much as is possible, a specific project will be assigned to the intern, but exact tasks will depend upon the needs of the organization and the skills/interest of the intern. Projects may include any of the following:
* Completing research for grant proposals
* Drafting grant proposals for project/program funding
* Drafting grant reports and general donor correspondence
* Determining case statements for giving
* Assisting in implementation of fundraising initiatives
2. Events Intern
Time Commitment: 15-20 hours/week.
Skills needed: Extremely well organized interns are needed for this internship. Interns must have the ability to adhere to deadlines and schedules. Ability to take initiative, work independently and undertake diligent research. Any events experience would be helpful. Excellent written skills and confident spoken communication skills are necessary.
Job Description: Inters will be helping KCA’s Events Director in preparing for our annual fundraising gala The Black Ball on October 15th 2009. There will be over 600 attendees for dinner and a concert.
3. KCA College Intern
Time Commitment: 10-15 hours/week
Skills needed: Interns should be a College student and be creative and organized, with excellent written and spoken communications skills. Must be able to work well individually and as a team-member. Must have some technological skills and internet savvy for online activism.
4. Intern to the Vice President
Time commitment: 10-15 hours/week.
Skills needed: Excellent organizational skills are a must. Interns must also be fluent in all aspects of Microsoft Office and be internet-literate. Excellent spoken communication skills and a confident phone-manner are essential.
5. Donor Relations Intern
Time Commitment: 10-15 hours/week
Skills needed: Desire to learn and ability to be resourceful and work independently. Creative thinking a bonus!
Job Description: The intern will help coordinate and implement donor outreach programs and fundraising initiatives like the AIDS Walk, Circle of Giving and Keep a Child Alive’s ‘Community for a Continent’ initiative. As much as is possible, a specific project will be assigned to the intern, but exact tasks will depend upon the needs of the organisation and the skills/interests of the intern. Intern project may include:
* Donor data input into a new Common Ground database
* Donor mailings and communications
* Helping the Donor Relations Director research new prospect groups and individual donors.
Summer 2009 Interns
Melissa Chiusano
Shazeeda Bhola
Holly Krois
Gillian Linman
Connor Morrison
Miranda Bellizia
Inem
KCA is looking for an intern to help with Donor Relations in the office starting ASAP. You must be good on the phones, a great independent worker but enjoys being part of a team! You will work on new fundraising campaigns for the office. We need someone at least 2 days a week. Please email Louise at loshea@keepachildalive.org to apply!
Thank you for all applications and please check back in March 2010 for Summer internships!
Internships are unpaid, and start/end dates are flexible and vary according to project. Internships can be in exchange for academic credit, although this is not a requirement. Please email your resume, a cover letter stating which internship you are applying for and why, and your start and end dates to Louise at loshea@keepachildalive.org. You can also call Louise at 718.965.1111 at the KCA Office.
AVAILABLE POSITIONS, FALL 2009:
1. Development Intern
Time commitment: 8 hours/week.
Skills needed: Desire to learn and ability to be resourceful and work independently.
Job Description: The intern will work with the Director of Development on a range of development-based tasks. As much as is possible, a specific project will be assigned to the intern, but exact tasks will depend upon the needs of the organization and the skills/interest of the intern. Projects may include any of the following:
* Completing research for grant proposals
* Drafting grant proposals for project/program funding
* Drafting grant reports and general donor correspondence
* Determining case statements for giving
* Assisting in implementation of fundraising initiatives
2. Events Intern
Time Commitment: 15-20 hours/week.
Skills needed: Extremely well organized interns are needed for this internship. Interns must have the ability to adhere to deadlines and schedules. Ability to take initiative, work independently and undertake diligent research. Any events experience would be helpful. Excellent written skills and confident spoken communication skills are necessary.
Job Description: Inters will be helping KCA’s Events Director in preparing for our annual fundraising gala The Black Ball on October 15th 2009. There will be over 600 attendees for dinner and a concert.
3. KCA College Intern
Time Commitment: 10-15 hours/week
Skills needed: Interns should be a College student and be creative and organized, with excellent written and spoken communications skills. Must be able to work well individually and as a team-member. Must have some technological skills and internet savvy for online activism.
4. Intern to the Vice President
Time commitment: 10-15 hours/week.
Skills needed: Excellent organizational skills are a must. Interns must also be fluent in all aspects of Microsoft Office and be internet-literate. Excellent spoken communication skills and a confident phone-manner are essential.
5. Donor Relations Intern
Time Commitment: 10-15 hours/week
Skills needed: Desire to learn and ability to be resourceful and work independently. Creative thinking a bonus!
Job Description: The intern will help coordinate and implement donor outreach programs and fundraising initiatives like the AIDS Walk, Circle of Giving and Keep a Child Alive’s ‘Community for a Continent’ initiative. As much as is possible, a specific project will be assigned to the intern, but exact tasks will depend upon the needs of the organisation and the skills/interests of the intern. Intern project may include:
* Donor data input into a new Common Ground database
* Donor mailings and communications
* Helping the Donor Relations Director research new prospect groups and individual donors.
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