Donor Communications Internship
County-Wide Garden Build Day and Celebration
Spring 2012: Just Garden Project (JGP)
The Just Garden Project is a grassroots organization that builds a just food system and a culture of gardening for all people. We build gardens, celebrate our community, educate new gardeners and engage youth to take an active role in this transformation. We work throughout King County.
POSITION TITLE: Donor Communications Intern
INSPIRATION: You will be on the ground level of one of the most dynamic, fun and exciting food movement projects in the county and possibly the country. In doing this work, you will gain community fundraising and donor relations experience. You will also gain professional contacts with the Just Garden Project, Seattle Tilth and stakeholders.
TIME COMMITMENT: 5-7 hrs/week with flexible scheduling. Fall internship runs from January – May 2012 with the ability to continue through the year.
DESCRIPTION: Working with founder and JGP manager Stephanie Seliga, you will be helping develop and run a donor communication system. This system will engage donors through fall and winter donations while laying the foundation for the 2012 fundraising year.
DELIVERABLES:
Meet with supervisor on a regular basis to determine work goals and evaluate progress.
Maintain records for donor communication.
Communicate with donors, volunteers and stakeholders
Respond to public inquiries by phone, email and in person.
Organize and maintain digital and print records.
Complete tasks as assigned by supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Comfortable working with diverse groups of people
Dedication to JGP mission and values
Able to commit to and complete tasks within agreed upon timelines
Enthusiasm and confidence when working with youth and adults
Interest and knowledge of social justice and cultural competencies
Social media and Microsoft office proficiency
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Strong written and oral communication
For more information please contact Stephanie Seliga 206 708 9913
If you want to apply for this position send a cover letter explaining your interest and experience along with 2 references to:
stephanie@justgarden.org
Just Garden Project, c/o Seattle Tilth, 4649 Sunnyside Avenue N, Suite 100, Seattle, WA 98103