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.