Development and Communications Internship

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Reporting to the Development Leadership, the Development intern will perform a range of
administrative and donor support functions to facilitate operation of the Development department. The
Development Intern will directly contribute to increasing Caritas of Austin’s capacity to serve more
individuals and families in need.

Time Commitment: 18-25 hours per week for one full semester (Intern).

Duties & Responsibilities
* Provide as needed support to all areas of the Development Team (grants, communications,
events and general development
* Provide administrative support, such as data entry and document editing
* Make thank you calls and support donor stewardship
* Administrative and logistical support for appeal mailings and stewardship touches
* Other duties as assigned.

Dress Code Policy
Your contact with our constituents - clients, donors, other volunteers, visitors
and the general public - is vital to agency operations and places a special
emphasis on your role in projecting a professional image. You are expected to
dress in attire appropriate for the people whom you meet volunteering and for
the kind of role that you perform. Use good judgment, and if you have any
questions about appropriate attire, ask your supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Maintain a professional demeanor
* Maintain appropriate professional and personal boundaries
* Excellent organizational skills
* Detail oriented and committed to meeting deadlines
* Good interpersonal skills
* Ability to problem-solve
* Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Word and Excel
* Maintain client, donor, and staff confidentiality

To transport clients, the volunteer must have:

• Reliable transportation
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Current State of Texas Driver’s license
• Proof of up-to-date car insurance
• Transportation expenses incurred by interns and volunteers are considered in-kind donations

Pre-Screening
* Pre-screening interview
* Criminal Background check
* Required Training Classes include completion of the following:

• Caritas 101: Understanding volunteering at Caritas
• Caritas 3: Understanding the Reality of Poverty
• Caritas 6: Welcome to Caritas of Austin
• Development Orientation (with Development Manager)