Four Diamonds Part-Time Internship Role

Pennsylvania State University • Chicago, IL

262d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to ensuring that diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to the success of a world-class research institution. We are concerned uniquely with the institutional change required for visioning and realizing a more socially just University, and seek candidates who fully embrace this vision: equity.psu.edu/diversity-resources Individuals will report to the Four Diamonds Development staff to raise awareness of the organization and educate the community to help conquer childhood cancer. This role will also work closely with the entire Four Diamonds team, colleagues in Development, Penn State Health Children's Hospital, the Penn State Dance Marathon (THON™), Mini-THON® schools, community partners, and volunteers to support fundraising, stewardship, and marketing priorities that contribute to the organization's overarching goals.

Requirements

• Be available three days a week from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., though this will fluctuate based on time-specific needs.
• Respect confidentiality and adhere to all Four Diamonds and Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center policies.
• Have a dedication to and understanding of the skills required to build relationships with diverse communities.
• Demonstrate commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Be responsible, accommodating, flexible, warm, and hospitable with exemplary interpersonal and communication skills.
• Have proven ability to self-motivate and work both independently and as part of a team with a strong attention to detail and willingness to adopt processes.
• Be committed to professional development, learning, and being mentored.
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Operation of a motor vehicle as part of the position's duties and a valid driver's license are required.
• Successful completion of a motor vehicle records check, in addition to standard background checks, is also required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with social media, video creation, newsletters, website updates and online community support.
• Familiarity with online giving platforms (DonorDrive®), Storefront, Power BI data analysis, and email campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Help thank and recognize Four Diamonds supporters and volunteers through rotational hospital tours, sharing the impact of dollars raised.
• Articulate Penn State's needs, ambitions and values, including diversity, equity and inclusion, through excellent informal and formal communications.
• Support campaigns and event logistics (in-person and/or virtual).
• Attend development staff meetings and serve as an ambassador of Four Diamonds and Penn State Health Children's Hospital at Four Diamonds' events (in Hershey, Pa., and State College, Pa.).
• Assist with fundraising strategies and operations of Four Diamonds through four core areas: Communications, Digital fundraising, Fundraising program support, Volunteer and family engagement.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree