Employment

REPORTS TO:
Director of Development

TIMEFRAME:
September – December 2010

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Intern position is responsible for assisting the Hunger Task Force development department with food and fund drive events, developing and maintaining donor relationships, assist with funding requests, developing online and social media content, marketing and imaging, and other special projects as needed.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Food Drives and Fundraising Programs

• Attend event and program planning meetings
• Coordinate food drives and events and provide support and outreach materials to donors.
• Scheduling food drive pick-up and delivery with warehouse staff and event / drive sponsor.
• Write acknowledgment letters thanking organizers of food drives, special events and special projects.
• Evaluating effectiveness of food drives and fundraising programs and events and offering recommendations for improvement.
• Assist holiday card program solicitation and order fulfillment.
• Fulfill tribute card mass orders during the holiday season.

Public Relations and Marketing

• Contact media partners to solicit and confirm earned media opportunities.
• Take pictures and video at events and programs, edit, and load them on the website.
• Develop messages for social media and increase quantity of and interaction with followers and fans.
• Develop and assist with designing messages for the I-94 LED signboard.
• Write a weekly “Life of a Hunger Task Force Intern” blog.

Grantwriting and Fund Development

• Research potential funding sources for sponsorships and grant requests
• Assisting with the grant request process.
• Strategically research current donor information and improve the quality of information.

Volunteer Program

• Recruit, train and acknowledge volunteers.
• Identify Food Program volunteer needs and connect them appropriate candidates.
• Expand current base of volunteers to reflect the diverse nature of our agency and its services.
• Maintaining records of volunteers, their hours and activities as well as preparing acknowledgment of volunteer service for signature.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong interest in the Hunger Task Force mission and representing the agency in a positive and professional manner.
• Current student working toward, or former student having earned a BS/BA in Communication, Community Leadership, Business Management or Marketing
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent professional customer service skills
• Ability to work independently, problem solve, and proactively implement solutions.
• Must be able to work as a team member in both leadership and support roles.
• Intermediate computer competencies in Excel, Word, Outlook and database management.
• Graphic design experience is a plus.
• Basic motor skills and ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License, insured vehicle for use with knowledge of Milwaukee County.
• Background check required

Please email resume and cover letter to Wendy

Hunger Task Force, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and provider. We do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or disability, or any other category protected by law.