Fundraising Event Intern
Organization: Furniture
Bank of Metro Atlanta
Job Categories:
Event Fundraising, Administrative, Development, Volunteer &
Intern, Housing/Homeless Services,
Position Description:
The
Furniture Bank of Metro Atlanta is seeking an event fundraising intern to
assist with two fundraisers - the
Atlanta Mattress 500, a fundraising event to be held October 13, 2012, features
racers, four bed pushers and one bed rider, who race through Atlantic Station
and Chairish the Future, to be held
March 9, 2013, is an art auction and gala.
An intern
will assist with all aspects of both events including registration, recruitment
of teams or artists, fundraising, web development, correspondence with
participants and sponsors, solicit in-kind donations, event logistics, among
other things. This is an unpaid position.
Internship Dates: August 1
(start date flexible) – December 1, several meetings a month
Hours: 2 – 5 hours a week
Hours: 2 – 5 hours a week
Responsibilities:
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Coordinate and support the Fundraising Team
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Help create and maintain team participant roster
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Manage and track communications with teams
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Assist with communication with sponsors
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Develop and assist with event logistics
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Solicit in kind donations for the race
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Write and oversee the sending of thank you letters
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Attend and participate in all committee meetings
Qualifications:
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Must be responsible, motivated, capable of independent work, and
eager to support people fleeing domestic violence, living with HIV/AIDS or
moving out of homeless situations.
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Proficiency with Office software, including MS Word and Excel
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills and prioritizing
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Ability to work on multiple projects
About Us:
The Furniture Bank’s vision is for all
individuals and families in need to have the necessary furniture to live safely
and securely. Our mission is to recycle
used furniture from individuals and companies and give it to people moving out
of homelessness, fleeing domestic violence and living with HIV/AIDS.
The Furniture Bank helps over 3,000
people in metro Atlanta every year. We
enhance metro Atlanta’s non-profit community and engage the metro Atlanta
community in service. We are the product
of partnership and community support. For more information visit www.furniturebankatlanta.org.
To Apply:
Send
resume, cover letter and references to chodges@furniturebankatlanta.org. Please respond by July 15, 2012
Education Level: College
