Careers @ Jericho Road (Unpaid Positions)

• Special Events Internship - Through June 2010

• Internship - Development Associate

• Internship - Marketing and Communication Associate

Jericho Road Internships

JRP's mission is to bridge communities by matching the professional talents of volunteers with the needs of community-based nonprofit organizations in underserved communities, primarily in post-industrial cities in Massachusetts. By matching the professional talents of volunteer consultants with the capacity-building and professional service needs of community-based nonprofits, we create: high performing nonprofit organizations; a better quality of life for underserved-communities; and, inspired and informed volunteer-advocates for urban causes.

To apply for any of the following positions or to get more information, please e-mail a cover letter and resume to internships@jerichoroadproject.org. The subject line must include your last name and the name of the position for which you are applying.

Special Events Internship - Through June 2010 [Concord office and some virtual office]

The Jericho Road Project is looking for a dynamic, energetic, responsible and organized individual to join the Development Team. The Special Event Internship is an exciting position, working directly with the Marketing and Development Director to assist in overseeing, managing, and coordinating major fundraising (an upcoming gala) and volunteer recognition events.

Responsibilities:

• Arrange event logistics, including, but not limited to: donations, event communications, event packets and operations manuals for key staff and volunteers
• Assist with design and compiling mailings
• Assist with accounting, routine paperwork, mailings, faxing, photocopying and graphics requests
• Assist with correspondence between vendors, sponsors and donors
• Work directly with vendors to obtain bids and oversee their work

Qualifications:

• Available a minimum of 10 hours a week and up to 15 - 20 hours a week during the weeks preceding and after the gala
• Bachelor's degree and 1 - 2 years work experience
• Self starter, curious and hard working
• Ability to effectively work on several projects simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Some flexibility in schedule
• Proven interest and experience in the nonprofit and social justice sector
• Attention to detail
• Good writing skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently
• Experience with Microsoft, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher
• Dependability and flexibility

This volunteer position will allow for professional growth, networking, and a behind the scenes look at the ins and outs of event management, committee involvement, and development.

Internship - Development Associate [Concord office and some virtual office]

The Jericho Road Project is looking for an individual with strong research, writing and administrative skills to join the Development Team. The Development Associate position fills a critical function for the Jericho Road Project:

Responsibilities:

• Identify institutional prospects (such as foundations, corporations, and federal agencies);
• Drafting and package proposals;
• Track grant applications and deadlines;
• Assist in managing fundraising campaigns, such as the annual appeal;
• Enter gift information in GiftsWorks and ensure thank yous are sent out in a timely fashion;
• Assist with donor communications mailings, data entry, routine paperwork, mailings, faxing, photocopying and graphics requests;

Qualifications:

• Available a minimum of 10 - 15 hours a week
• Bachelor's degree and 1 - 2 years work experience
• Good writing and research skills
• Self starter, curious and hard working
• Ability to effectively work on several projects simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Some flexibility in schedule
• Proven interest and experience in the nonprofit and social justice sector
• Attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Experience with Microsoft, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher
• Dependability and flexibility

This volunteer position will allow for professional growth, networking, and a behind the scenes look at individual and institutional fundraising.


Internship - Marketing and Communication Associate [Concord office and some virtual office]

The Jericho Road Project is looking for a creative, energetic, and resourceful person to join the Development Team. The Marketing and Communication Intern position is an opportunity to promote an organization growing exponentially in regional and national prominence.

Sample Responsibilities:

• Initiate, develop, and distribute print and electronic communications materials, literature, online resources, videos, programs and press releases
• Create modest social networking presence
• Create collaterals for internal and external communications (i.e. presentations and pamphlets).
• Assist in the general management of public relations, marketing, and media

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 1 - 2 years work experience
• Self starter, curious and hard working
• Experience in developing, implementing, and managing marketing communications plans and products.
• Ability to effectively work on several projects simultaneously
• Available a minimum of 10 - 15 hours a week
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Some flexibility in schedule
• Proven interest and experience in the nonprofit and social justice sector
• Attention to detail
• Good writing skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently
• Experience with Microsoft, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher, Photoshop,
• Experience with Joomla preferred
• Dependability and flexibility

This volunteer position will allow for professional growth, networking, and an opportunity to make an impact on our organization's brand.