2011 Summer Internship at CrossLink International in Falls Church, VA
8 weeks, May 23 - July 15, 35 hours/week
(dates somewhat flexible)
Build your resume by planning a fundraising event
from beginning to end!
Develop work skills and help the world too!
You can do all of this by interning at CrossLink International in 2011.
Job Title: Fundraising Event Manager
Job Summary: Plan a fundraising event from beginning to end with a goal of raising $10,000 for the mission of CrossLink International. The event can be a concert, art show, walk/run, dinner…anything is possible. Necessary resources, e.g., donor lists and up-front expenses, will be provided. Intern will gain experience with soliciting sponsors, budgeting, vendor relations and donor management.
Agency: CrossLink International is a Christian nonprofit, humanitarian aid organization that collects and warehouses donated medical supplies and medicines in order to equip medical mission teams. The teams custom order and then use supplies from CrossLink to help those in many underserved areas around the world.
Compensation: $2,750 subject to FICA and all applicable employment taxes.
Requirements:
- Completed at least one year of undergraduate education at an accredited U.S. college/university and be enrolled for a 2011 Fall semester program (minimum of 12 credits/semester)
- Education and/or experience in fundraising or marketing
- Communication, problem-solving and organizational skills
- Willing to hone fundraising development skills, innovative
- Ability to use budgeting and expense tracking software
- Desire to experience a nonprofit environment
- Attend a seminar conducted by Volunteer Fairfax during internship
Please send resumes/letters of interest to
Dan Henneberg, Executive Director.
Send to
dan@crosslinkinternational.net
or to 427 N. Maple Ave, Falls Church, VA 22046.
Call 703-534-5465 for more information...ask for Dan or Ruth.
Deadline for applications is April 8, 2011.
Not eligible: Family members of CrossLink’s board and staff, ExxonMobil and Volunteer Fairfax employees.
Internship funded through ExxonMobil’s Community Summer Jobs Program.
CrossLink International
Main Office
427 North Maple Avenue
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 534-5465
Memphis Office
200 East Parkway North
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 323-8477
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