Development/Fundraising Intern

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Development Intern

Reports to:

Katherine Sobolewski - Development Coordinator

Position Status:

Intern (unpaid)

Time Commitment:

15-20 hours per week (4 months minimum)

About Susan G. Komen

Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. In 1982 that promise became Susan G. Komen and launched the global breast cancer movement. Today, Komen is the world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists fighting to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures. The Chicagoland Affiliate, established in 1997, is one of over 100 Affiliates in the U.S. In 2015, Komen Chicago invested over $1 million in grants to 14 local organizations funding lifesaving education, patient navigation, treatment and treatment support programs in our five county service area. Since 1997, Komen Chicago has invested nearly $16M in local programs, funding potentially lifesaving services for underserved and uninsured men and women.

Position Overview & Basic Function:

The Development/Fundraising Intern will assist the Development team with various fundraising areas particularly in the area of special events, with opportunities to assist with partnership solicitation, database management, mailings and general donor outreach.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist with Team Komen Chicago Marathon team member communications and volunteer support.
• Assist with affiliate special events including, but not limited to, Race for the Cure, Rally for the Cure, Bowl for the Cure, Wacoal Fit for the Cure, and Volley for the Cure.
• Assist with Lombard Race for the Cure - event fulfillment/activation and communication as needed.
• Communicate with past and future donors via phone calls, e-mail and mailings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Education:

• Must be available Sunday, September 20 and Sunday, October 11. NO EXCEPTIONS.
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends. Flexible scheduling preferred.
• Excellent communication, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong time-management, organizational and research skills.
• Quick learner with the ability to self-motivate
• Have strong computer skills, including strong experience in Microsoft Offices (i.e. Word, Excel)
• Must be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student or be a graduate of a college or university
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to drive to events.

Other:

• Ability to lift / carry 15 pounds; capable of standing for one hour or more.
• Position will need to use their personal computer
• Candidate may be subject to a criminal background check.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to gain insight into the not-for-profit sector.
• "Hands-on" environment with individuals who respond to critical community issues.
• Develop above-entry-level skills.

To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Katherine Sobolewski - Development Coordinator, at volunteer@komenchicago.org. Please put the intern job title and your first and last name in the subject of the email.