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Nonprofit Intern
ORGANIZATION: RUKUNDO INTERNATIONAL INC
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37 people are interested
Job Description
Interns for Rukundo International are expected to work and aid the President and Vice President. The position is unique and gives hands-on experience in nonprofit operations and development, strategic marketing strategy, public relations, special events coordination, and special projects through hands-on project based experience.
Principal Responsibilities
- Familiarize self with mission, vision, and objectives of the organization.
- Assist with special event planning, projects, and initiatives.
- Enter and edit data in databases.
- Help develop, design, coordinate, and assemble marketing materials.
- Write and develop content for use in newsletters, media releases, e-news, website, and fundraising campaigns.
- Identify and contact potential donors.
- Develop activities, which support RI’s mission and bring awareness to our organization.
Qualifications
- Excellent communication skills
- Willingness to learn about the nonprofit sector
- Must have an appreciation for education
- Must be a competent user of MS office applications
- Quick learner, organized, and appreciation to detail
- Editing/proofreading skills
- Knowledge of social media (especially Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram)
- Works well with minimal supervision
- Collaborative spirit
Time Commitment
5-20 hours/week, at leisure (minimum 5-10 hours/week availability)
Attendance at weekly Wednesday or Thursday evening intern meetings 7-9PM
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About RUKUNDO INTERNATIONAL INC
Location:
9601 Shadow Oak Drive, Montgomery Village, MD 20886, US
Mission Statement
Rukundo International (RI) empowers Kabale, Uganda's most vulnerable populations with educational and economic opportunities that lead to self-sustaining communities.
Description
Founded in 2014, Rukundo International (RI) is dedicated to the overarching goal to empower women and children in Kabale, Uganda, acting as a partner and advocate, to ensure they have the basic human resources necessary to reach their full potential and to be successful. RI is also dedicated to fostering global awareness between individuals in the US and Uganda, providing opportunities to authentically learn about new cultures and develop meaningful relationships with those outside their community.
Our Impacts
- Close to 3,000 Ugandans with access to safe water through installation of four water sources
- 50 vulnerable boys who are "off the streets" due to our boys soccer program
- 136 students enrolled in the Rukundo Preparatory School
- 1,165 girls graduated from the Girls Empowerment Program
- 57 students participating in the Scholars Program
- 22 women participating in the Women’s Cooperative to gain extra income for their households
- 100+ children engaged in our weekly Community Center programs
RI is currently partnered with Kyanamira - a small, rural community in Southwest Uganda - to create holistic, sustainable programs that provide opportunities for education, nutrition, hygiene, social development, & economic success. Working collaboratively with local government officials, community leaders, and the people, RI helps orphans, financially distressed families, and at-risk youth within the community.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
9114 Bramble Bush CtGaithersburg, MD 20879
DATE POSTED
June 19, 2018
SKILLS
- Administrative Support
- General Education
- Fundraising
- Program Management
- Data Entry
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- 3-5 hours per week