Description of Duties
- Assist in the research, organization and storage of membership and prospect information
- Utilize Microsoft Word, Raiser's Edge, Outlook, Excel to input and manage data
- Become familiar with data systems and software programs (such as BARC and Raiser's Edge)
and searching resources (such as Boolean, Google and Lexis-Nexis)
- Research and record information from local and professional periodicals, and the
publications of other non-profit organizations
- Aiding in the maintenance of an organized and comprehensive data filing, entry and retrieval system
- Assist with general departmental administration
Qualifications
This internship is open to currently enrolled upper-level undergraduate or graduate
students, or individuals with university degrees. Qualified applicants should have
coursework and/or demonstrated interest in one or more of the following fields:
computer or library science, history, and arts or business administration. If you
are interested in a museum, fundraising, or research-based career, have excellent
computer, research, organizational, and communication skills you are encouraged
to apply.
Other qualifications include:
- Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and internet research
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Exercise mature judgment, discretion and professionalism in communicating information and determining reliability of sources
- Great attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work effectively in a diverse and fast-paced team environment
Hours
10-20 hours per week for a time period of 8-12 weeks. Hours are flexible, depending on
class schedules with some availability to work from home. Interns preferably will be able
to work in four to five hour blocks.
How to apply
Please email or fax a cover letter and resume to Robert Musial, development assistant. Short-listed candidates will be contacted within 2-4 weeks.
