Volunteer: Program Assistant Intern

We are a local nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the lives of women across the National Capital Region surviving a number of serious issues and concerns from housing and food insecurities to mental health concerns.

Description The Nonprofit Program Assistant Intern will support staff to develop internal and

external communications and fundraising activities. Additionally, the intern will assist the Executive

Director where necessary. Duties will be approximately 30% project oriented and 70% clerical.

Clerical duties include working with organizational database, mailings to members, and general

assistance. Please note that this internship is unpaid.

Location Virtual

Qualifications

• Advanced undergraduate or graduate student working towards a degree in a related field
• Demonstrated familiarity and interest in humanitarian and faith-based organizations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in English is required; additional language proficiencies are a plus, particularly

Spanish, French, and Haitian Creole

• Proficiency using Microsoft Office software (including Outlook and Sharepoint)
• Knowledge of graphic design software, such as InDesign and Adobe Illustrator
• Experience with Search Engine Optimization (SEO), integrated marketing, and working

knowledge of big data is desired

• Grant-writing experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the development of content for our website and social media
• Maintaining contact databases, including members and donors, updated
• Supporting the creative process of materials and publications (print and electronic)
• Conducting research related to grants and prospective donors
• Drafting letters to MIA’s institutional partners and high-level government representatives
• Assist with logistics planning for events and travel
• Drafting and revising financial, logistics and office templates in MS Word, Excel and PDF
• Provide general administrative and office support, including organizing meetings, maintaining

the calendar of events, and taking minutes

Intern’s Profile This is an excellent opportunity for someone thinking about a career in the nonprofit

sector or for someone interested in special event planning and/or public relations and marketing. The

Nonprofit Program Assistant Intern position allows the intern to network with area nonprofit

personnel and learn about local nonprofit career opportunities

This is a volunteer opportunity provided by VolunteerMatch, in partnership with LinkedIn for Good.