WHO WE ARE
The Mission of Art from Ashes is to empower struggling youth by providing creative programs that facilitate health and hope through expression, connection and transformation.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Art from Ashes is seeking an exceptional, detail-oriented, and committed intern interested in non-profit donor development. Ideal candidate would be an upper-level undergraduate or graduate-level college student interested in hands-on experience in nonprofit development. This position is unpaid; however, class credit may be available depending on the policies of the successful candidate’s University.
The successful candidate will help the Director of Development regarding donor development related to media and public relations, including but not limited to the following:
- Streamline system and make relevant updates for online and print calendars, newspapers and blog contacts
- Maintain and monitor results and posts on social media sites
- Book radio, internet and television interviews, including updating question/answer scripts
- Maintain and monitor Constant Contact releases
- Identify and implement alternative income streams from new media (e.g., Deal for a Cause).
- Edit and review media press to post online and to media contacts (including aiding in the Newsletter)
- Draft, review and send press releases to media outlets and ensure that volunteers have uniform information
- Archive new and former press releases and media in e-files
- Aid in new media, "elevator speech" and marketing training for volunteers
A successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- Experience and/or knowledge of a nonprofit environment
- Upper-level college student or graduate level education
- Exceptional, professional and detail-oriented organizational skills
- Advanced knowledge of social media tools and computer literacy, including a working understanding of Excel and Constant Contact
- Professional email etiquette and work habits
- Passion for the Art from Ashes mission
- Flexible schedule, working no less than 10 hours a week in Art from Ashes offices
