POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT


Position	Special Events & Development Intern

Reports to	Director of Development / Development Coordinator

Intern Period 	Fall 2011 & Winter 2012

Pay Rate	Non-stipend position (unpaid)


Summary

The Mockingbird Society is a leading advocate for foster care reform built on youth-inspired solutions, powerful coalitions and public support for every child’s right to a safe home and bright future.  Our collaborative, coherent approach has resulted in award-winning programs and system-wide change that addresses root causes so that all young people have access to a good education, quality health care and community support.  Our mission is to advocate for systems reform based on the personal experiences of children, youth and families impacted by the foster care system.

Position

Our fund development efforts are expanding and we are seeking a motivated student to join our team to help plan and prepare for our 10th Anniversary Benefit Luncheon on October 20, 2011 and future 2012 events, as well as assist with overall fund development and grant projects. The right candidate will gain hands-on experience in event planning, donor management, and marketing, and will work with a collaborative team interested in helping our intern gain valuable experience as a developing professional.

Responsibilities

•	Assist Development team with all aspects of event planning, including logistics support, event registration, tracking, and reporting
•	Provide administrative support to our grants outreach effort
•	Research and identify potential donors
•	Assist with donor stewardship and major gifts projects
•	Assist with volunteer program development
•	Assist with donor database maintenance
•	Write and review promotional material for various communications (Web, print, etc.)
•	Assist with sponsorship and procurement efforts for events
•	Research and identify industry best practices relating to fund development
•	Other duties as assigned

Desired Qualifications

•	College student or recent college graduate, with a major in business, communications, administration, or relevant field, and/or sales experience 
•	Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills
•	Enthusiastic, detail-oriented, creative, reliable, and proactive team player who enjoys working in a collaborative and fun work environment
•	Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and MS Access a major plus! 

Requested Time Commitment 

•	Available for 10-20 hours per week per quarter/semester with minimum 4-hour shifts
•	Minimum three month commitment, with special consideration given to individuals willing to commit to two quarters or six months. 
•	The Mockingbird Society will provide reimbursement for bus pass. Free parking is available around our fabulous building in the Rainier Valley

People of color and alumni of foster care are strongly encouraged to apply.


IF INTERESTED, PLEASE CONTACT:

KYLIE PALZER | Development Coordinator
206.838.6631 | kylie@mockingbirdsociety.org



KYLIE   PALZER | Development   Coordinator
206.838.6631 direct | 206.251.9048   Mobile
 
The Mockingbird   Society - Building a world-class foster care   system
2100 24th Avenue S, Suite 240 | Seattle, WA   98144
206.323.5437 office | 206.323.1003 fax |   mockingbirdsociety.org