Executive Intern - Operations

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The ideal intern should be interested in pursuing a career in social service nonprofit work. This position will specifically shadow the Director of Operations and/or the Executive Director and serve as "right arm" by preparing for meetings, attending meetings, supporting media relations and correspondence, budget management, personnel management, etc. The Operations Intern will support the office of the Director of Operations and/or Executive Director in directing the daily operations for each corporate event, initiative, community partnership, program and service. The Operations Intern will report to the Director of Operations, Executive Director, Board President and/or Chairman of the Board.

Responsibilities

• Prepare briefings on prospective clients or agencies in advance of meetings
• Participate in committee and board meetings, take notes, summarize minutes
• Attend meetings with funders, politicians, clergy, nonprofit leaders, and community representatives
• support general office duties such as monthly budget reconciliations, board reports, correspondence, database management, and filings
• maintain social media sites to encourage awareness of events and mission
• produce the monthly newsletter
• look for and suggest ways to make internal operations more efficient and productive
• work with the various program areas to develop outcome measures and community impact assessments

Qualifications:

• Students pursuing or possessing a Bachelors degree or Master’s degree in Administration or related field.
• Intern should be adept with Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Web research and be skilled at creating forms, or instruments that help to track goals, outcomes, and financials.
• Excellent oral, written, and communication/presentation skills - Comfortable talking with and interacting with others
• Must be at least 18 years of age, have a valid driver’s license, and carry your own liability insurance.
• Ability to work well with diverse groups of people