Fundraising Event Internship Available

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

Responsibilities:

·         Coordinate and support the Fundraising Team

·         Help create and maintain team participant roster

·         Manage and track communications with teams

·         Assist with communication with sponsors

·         Develop and assist with event logistics

·         Solicit in kind donations for the race

·         Write and oversee the sending of thank you letters

·         Attend and participate in all committee meetings

Qualifications:

·         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.

·         Proficiency with Office software, including MS Word and Excel

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills and prioritizing

·         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