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Paid Internship - Fashion Forward Intern needed for Shop for Success event
ORGANIZATION: Dress for Success Worldwide-West
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Title: PAID DEVELOPMENT INTERN- SHOP FOR SUCCESS EVENT
About the organization: Dress for Success Worldwide is an international not-for-profit organization that promotes the economic independence of women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. Since starting operations in 1997, Dress for Success has expanded to almost 150 affiliates in 27 countries and has helped more than 1,000,000 women.
Internship Description/Purpose: The Development Intern will provide support to the Shop For Success Chair via securing merchandise from over 150 premier brands in preparation for our 7 th Annual Shop For Success event. Shop For Success is a 5-day pop up shop fundraiser taking place November 30-December 4, 2017.
Activities:
- Assist with acquisition of in-kind donations for Shop For Success via cold calling and solicitation via email, regular mail and online
- Researching potential donor sources ( premier brand companies)
- Assist in managing donor tracking by entering data
- Work with Shop For Success event chair and Dress For Success Worldwide - West team to execute event
- Work onsite at Shop For Success event
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Possess a passion for the Dress for Success mission
- Have an interest in learning about the barriers that women face to joining and thriving in the work place
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Detail-oriented and highly organized
- Excellent and thorough research skills
- Proficient in basic computer and Internet skills; ability to use and navigate Microsoft Office applications, primarily Excel
- Willingness to work occasional evenings for various events
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Have a professional attitude and a friendly, positive approach
- A problem-solver and self-motivated individual who enjoys working in a team-oriented environment
- Senior undergrad with at least a 3.0 GPA
Time frame: August 2017-December 2017
12 hours per week - Week days and hours are negotiable according to intern’s schedule
Site: Calabasas, California
Supervision:. The Shop For Success chair will provide direct supervision and instruction to the intern during his/her and assign tasks, monitor progress, and track completion of projects.
Compensation: $13.50 hour
How to apply: Email resume and cover letter to Lesley Brillhart, lesley@dressforusuccess.org. Please include the position in which you’re interested in the subject line.More opportunities with Dress for Success Worldwide-West
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About Dress for Success Worldwide-West
Location:
2100 S. Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Dress for Success is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
Description
Since 1997, Dress for Success has served more than 700,000 women around the world. All Dress for Success organizations are not-for-profit entities, with Dress for Success Worldwide and its U.S. affiliates having 501(c)(3) charitable status and those outside the U.S. operating as registered charities. Clothing donations and financial contributions made to Dress for Success affiliates within the U.S. are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Dress for Success serves clients by referral only, and women must have an interview scheduled before receiving clothing. Our clients come to us from a continually expanding and diverse group of non-profit and government agencies including homeless shelters, immigration services, job training, and more.
On her initial visit a woman receives a suit appropriate for the industry in which she is interviewing and, if available, accessories. After a woman finds a job she returns to Dress for Success for a week's worth of professional clothing.
While we may be best known for providing suits to women, it is our employment retention programs that are the cornerstone of the organization. Soon after Dress for Success was founded we came to recognize that finding work is only one step in a woman's journey towards economic independence; remaining employed and building a rewarding career are essential if a woman is to become self-sufficient.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
CalabasasCalabasas, CA 91302
DATE POSTED
September 13, 2017
SKILLS
- Data Entry
- Basic Computer Skills
- Stylist
- Fundraising
- Administrative Support
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 12 hr/wk
- See qualifications in description