Annual Giving Intern

Second Harvest Heartland • Brooklyn Park, MN

3d • $0 - $18 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join Second Harvest Heartland’s Development team as Annual Giving Intern to deepen your fundraising skills while working to end hunger. This role will support the Annual Giving team with tasks such as day-to-day administration, project management support, copywriting, and fundraising campaign production.

Requirements

• A combination of education or relevant experience in fundraising, nonprofits, sales, or marketing.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, including proactively asking questions and seeking clarity.
• Demonstrated familiarity with Microsoft Office, Office365, and the ability to learn other computer software programs.
• Ability to work with flexibility, efficiency, and enthusiasm, both individually and as part of a team in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, manage and follow through on multiple daily tasks and projects with attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, take initiative, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong writing, editing, and proof-reading skills.
• Demonstrate behavior consistent with SHH’s mission, vision, and values.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals and communities with barriers to accessing food resources/SNAP.
• Maintain confidentiality of personal information of employees, volunteers, clients, donors and others.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm and positive attitude.

Nice To Haves

• Completed or working towards a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Knowledge of and experience with nonprofits or mission-led organizations, including volunteering or internship experience.
• Fundraising, sales, or marketing experience, such as peer-to-peer or direct response campaigns in a volunteer, intern or paid employment capacity.
• Experience working with or interest in learning to use project management platforms such as Wrike or Asana.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day administrative activities for the Annual Giving team.
• Provide project management support for the Annual Giving team, for example setting up and monitoring tasks and deadlines using Wrike project management platform.
• Support planning, production, and results recaps for Annual Giving fundraising campaigns and giving days.
• Write, edit and proofread copy for internal and external communications such as blog posts, emails, campaign summaries, texting campaign scripts, and website promotions.
• Support fundraising content gathering activities such as assisting with video recording sessions for ads and selecting options for campaign imagery and stories.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree