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
Jackie Blachman-Forshay
We are looking for Summer Interns to work in the Keep a Child Alive office in Brooklyn, NY! 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, SUMMER 2010:

1. Development Intern
Time commitment: 15 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: 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: Interns will be helping KCA’s Events Director in preparing for our annual fundraising gala's The Black Ball in London and NYC.

3. 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.

4. 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.