Development and Administrative Volunteer Intern

The Urban League of Portland seeks a volunteer intern for a semester long engagement in the Development Department. The ideal candidate will have a high level of professionalism, attention to detail, flexibility and an interest in the mission of the Urban League of Portland. This internship offers experience in all aspects of nonprofit development work and administration and is an ideal for any student considering a career in nonprofits or development.

Responsibilities Include:

* Grant support including research and proofreading * Minor updates to the Urban League of Portland Facebook page and the Urban League of Portland website * Light design work for posters, brochures, and emails * Filing with an emphasis on creating and maintaining donor files and histories * Translation of donor histories from paper files into Raiser’s Edge donor software * Gift entry and acknowledgement * Raiser’s Edge database management and clean up * Assistance with the annual career fair and other Urban League events * General administrative tasks including, but not limited to: answering phones, running errands, and office organization.

In addition, the position requires use of the MS Office Suite and the internet. Experience with Raiser’s Edge Software and/or Adobe Contribute is a plus.

This is a volunteer position requiring a commitment of at least 8 hours per week depending on the applicant’s availability. Scheduling is flexible but volunteer hours must fall between the hours of 8:30am and 5:00pm, Monday-Friday.

Interested? Email your résumé and cover letter to Eli Liliedahl-Allen, Fund Development Officer at [email protected] by Monday, January 25th, 2010. Please be sure to include your projected availability. No phone calls, please.