Fall 2021 Internship

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This internship position is flexible and will be working directly with the Executive team to enhance the organization’s internal and external effectiveness. The Operations Intern provides support to the day-to-day operations of Cheer Up Wellness Inc. S/he is responsible for providing outstanding customer service, being an enthusiastic professional, and being able to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders. S/he also represents Cheer Up Wellness Inc. to nonprofit partners, students, donors, and various other constituent groups.

Responsibilities:

Operational Support

• Manage the organization's calendars and ensure all information is up-to-date and represented accurately, including setting all appointments, working with the Executive team to prioritize meetings, anticipating scheduling needs, etc.
• Assist with the internal operations including managing supplies, scheduling and other relevant duties as needed.
• Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping all stakeholder information confidential.
• Assist with compiling materials for grant applications, federal and local filings, etc. as necessary.
• Assist with meeting preparation for leadership team meetings and retreats
• File and retrieve documents and reference materials.
• Research and defining best practices and support the streamlining of policies and procedures, manuals and other office guides.
• Assistance with financial record keeping such as the collection of credit card receipts for staff, and assisting in tracking expenses for grants.
• Assist with donor management as well as other external mailings and routine correspondences, such as thank you cards, newsletters, and annual reports
• Update internal usage guide to assist staff with how to use the CRM system.
• Assist in creating monthly newsletter to board of directors and managing tools to collect input for staff and volunteers
• Provide support for virtual events such as friend-raisers, third-party events, etc.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• A background in sociology, psychology, and other relevant social sciences is helpful.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, delegate and work independently.
• Effective verbal, math, and written skills.
• Experience working with computerized databases and word processing.
• Strong attention to detail.

Timeline and Hours

• Interns are required to work at least 10 hours/week.
• Undergraduate, graduate students are welcome to apply.
• Hours can be used for School Credit.