Development Internship

Development Internship

Location: Waterloo Office

Reports to: Communications and Events Manager

Status: Unpaid Internship

Internship Summary:

The Development Intern will work closely with the Development team to assist with event planning, community outreach, marketing, and grant management.

What You Will Do:

• Assisting in the development of agency publications such as newsletters, annual reports, brochures, blog posts, and flyers
• Assist with mailings and distributing flyers for fundraising and outreach events
• Assist in donor engagement with thank you, notes and phone calls
• Assist with tasks related to fundraising events i.e.., room set up, auction item pick-up, creating table reserved signs, etc.
• Accompany FOF staff during presentations, outreach and fundraising events
• Plan and create social media content across Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn.
• Take photos and videos at FOF events, trainings, meetings, etc.

Internship Requirements:

• Exhibit a belief in non-violence and a willingness to advocate on behalf of populations affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, other violent crimes, and homelessness in a non-discriminating manner.
• Respect the confidentiality of clients receiving services through Friends of the Family
• Exemplify Friends of the Family’s Core Values
• Believe in our 10 year vision: Everyone Has a Home
• Ability to pass a criminal background check

Internship Qualifications:

• Attending college for a degree in Family Services, Communication, Marketing, Education, Human Services, or another related field
• Ability to complete the required university service hours during normal office hours (M-F 8-4:30)

For more information or if interested, please email Madison Gaffney, Volunteer Manager, at madison@fofia.org with the subject line “Development Internship”.