Black Community Fund Intern

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation • Kansas City, MO

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Black Community Fund's mission is to provide support and leadership to enhance socio-economic aspects of African American communities in the Greater Kansas City area. We are committed to promoting equity and inclusion throughout the region we serve, and it is our obligation to model diversity and focus the community conversation on racial equity. The Black Community Fund is currently seeking an intern to assist the fund with communications, event coordination and administration. This position has primary responsibilities to support BCF to achieve the mission of elevating the Black community through scholarships, grantmaking and educational programming. This person would assist the Black Community Fund team with internal and external communications and marketing efforts, including advertising, media relations, donor outreach, online presence, collateral development, and special events. Ideally, this person would be able to assist with communications (case studies, blog posts, newsletters) tailored to our audience, as well as administrative functions.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate (verbal and written) accurate and clear messages regarding business-related matters.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting and independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong social media skills including messaging and engagement on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.
• Strong writing skills and the ability to create social media graphics for each platform.
• Quick responsiveness to other colleagues, board members, potential funders, and donors.
• Passion and strong commitment to the Black community.
• High commitment to equity and be in proximity to the needs of the Black community.
• Ability to encourage collaboration with individuals from diverse cultural, generational, and economic backgrounds.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Intellectually curious and seek feedback.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products.
• Strong writing, proofing, and editing skills.
• Knowledge of AP Style.
• Agile, kind, and efficient.
• Operate independently and collaboratively in a manner consistent with the values of the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Black Community Fund team with internal and external communications and marketing efforts, including advertising, media relations, donor outreach, online presence, collateral development, and special events.
• Assist with communications (case studies, blog posts, newsletters) tailored to our audience.
• Assist with administrative functions.
• Maintain contact with funders and other duties around Donor stewardship and cultivation.
• Record and prepare minutes for all BCF Board and committee meetings when necessary.
• Conduct other administrative support as assigned including copying; filing; mailing; scheduling; preparing meeting rooms, and database entry.
• Other duties as assigned and/or deemed necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees