Internship Development Intern
Job Description
American Hiking Society is currently seeking a Development Intern for the Spring 2024 Semester (January/February–May). The Development Intern will work approximately 10 hours per week with a flexible schedule to work around classes; Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST. This is a remote position. Salary: $20/hr. or we can work with your school for credit. Nontraditional students and career-changers are encouraged to apply. We will consider applicants from the following states only: CO, IN, MD, NC, VA
AMERICAN HIKING SOCIETY
American Hiking Society, a 501c3 nonprofit founded in 1976, is the only national nonprofit serving the hiking community. Our mission is empowering ALL to enjoy, share, and preserve the hiking experience. We achieve our mission through grassroots and grasstops advocacy and trail service programs; and we envision a world where everyone feels welcome in the American hiking community and has permanent access to meaningful hiking, including urban, frontcountry, and backcountry opportunities. Our longstanding trail service programs include week-long trips based all over the country, specifically Alternative Break for college-age students new to trail service; and Volunteer Vacations (all ages) for all trail service experience levels; and American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day® (a national day of advocacy and trail service held annually on the 1st Saturday in June, involving 1000+ events and more than 100,000 participants). Our advocacy programs include the year-long NextGen Trail Leaders program (18-40 year old rising leaders in conservation with a justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion focus who participate in advocacy campaigns) and Hike the Hill® (an annual advocacy week in Washington, D.C. organized in collaboration with the Partnership for the National Trail System that brings together 150+ trail organizations and advocates). AHS is committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in all we do, internally and externally. We are a collaborative, de-siloed team that values harnessing each other’s strengths and honoring work-life balance.
DEVELOPMENT INTERN
POSITION SUMMARY
This internship spans a range of responsibilities and learning opportunities in the Development department including brand prospecting, cultivating relationships with donors, assisting with research projects, and coordinating gear requests. This internship will also be filled with professional development opportunities which includes networking opportunities, access to a variety of learning opportunities, and the ability to sit in on AHS Board Committee meetings.
This internship is ideal for those interested in a career in, or have a strong passion for, business, development, communications, public relations, or the nonprofit and/or outdoor industries. The Development Intern reports to the Development Coordinator and is a remote position.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct brand prospecting
- Assist with coordinating gear requests from our corporate sponsors
- Complete foundation and grant research
- Cultivate relationships with donors through writing thank you notes and emails
- Communicate with current and prospective donors through the Development department inbox
- Help maintain and update the donor database
- Support staff with various development projects
QUALIFICATIONS
- Commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion a must
- Passion for nonprofits or interest in exploring a career in development, business, communications, or public relations is preferred
- Basic computer knowledge to include Microsoft Office Suite, Google Drive, and use of databases (or an ability to learn quickly)
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong research skills
- Ability to work independently and also cohesively as part of a team
SALARY and BENEFITS
- Non-negotiable salary starting at $20/hr, however, we are also willing to work with your school if credit is needed
- Flexible work hours between the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST as agreed upon with the Development Coordinator
- Computer equipment provided by American Hiking if needed; must have own smartphone for receiving AHS-related calls (AHS does not provide a stipend for mobile service, but the calls will be infrequent)
- Strong culture of work-life balance and valuing mental and physical health of employees
- Discounts on and samples of outdoor gear and swag
JOB TYPE: Intern; Temporary
HOURS: Approximately 10 hours per week, flexible schedule to work around classes; Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST.
SALARY: $20/hr. or we can work with your school for credit
How to Apply
TO APPLY We will consider applicants from the following states only: CO, IN, MD, NC, VA Send a brief cover letter, resume, and how you heard about this position to Pam Morton, Development Coordinator, at jobs@americanhiking.org with “Development Intern” and your first and last name in the subject line. Applications will be accepted until Sunday, January 7th or until the position is filled. American Hiking Society is an equal opportunity employer.186 total views, 0 today