The Administration/Fundraising Intern works closely with and reports to the Executive Director and the Community Organizer (task supervisors); MSW interns also report to SIFI Supervisor

Objectives:
GGE strives to meet the vision of our strategic plan – developed through the Columbia University Business School’s Institute for Not-For-Profit Management – to become, by 2011, Central Brooklyn’s premier grassroots, community-based, girls’ rights organization providing the community and other organizations with innovative after-school programs that nurture the optimal development of girls and women while organizing around the ten points of Title IX of the Education Amendment.

People of color are highly encouraged to apply!

Roles and Responsibilities:
This list contains tasks that are typically performed by the Administration/Fundraising Intern. The tasks are not all-inclusive, may vary depending on the state of the agency, and may be modified based on a current position analysis. The Administration/Fundraising Intern will:
∑ Assist Executive Director in managing grant reporting to foundation funders; conducting research on potential funders; writing grants; and increasing our individual donors and corporate sponsorships
∑ Work with Executive Director and Board of Directors in monitoring and evaluating all programs and community organizing initiatives to ensure quality and effectiveness; make recommendations for improvement
∑ Work with Executive Director and Board of Directors to plan and execute GGE fundraising events
∑ Work with Urban Leaders Director to plan staff development trainings for the Urban Leaders instructors
∑ Recruit, interview, hire, and supervise volunteers for the Health & Fitness program
∑ Revise organizational policies and procedures manual fro staff, volunteers, and interns
∑ Develop a strategic marketing plan for the organization
∑ Represent the agency to community leaders, local politicians, and community-based organizations by attending meetings and community events to facilitate organizational fundraising goals
∑ Act as a resource for management and staff by providing technical support within area(s) of responsibility and expertise
∑ Blog and write for GGE website
∑ Work with Community Organizer to create and manage coalition of organizations and youth addressing sexual harassment in NYC schools
∑ Edit and redesign Resource Manual
Qualifications:
∑ Understanding and analysis of the systemic nature of oppression, particularly the intersection of gender, race, sexuality, and class; this position requires a commitment to social justice
∑ General knowledge of funding sources and grantmaking procedures
∑ Ability to work as a part of a diverse team without regard to differences based on race, sexuality, ability, or age
∑ Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in small and large groups
∑ Excellent ability to plan and organize a demanding workload
∑ Outstanding computer skills (particularly Microsoft Office programs) and proficiency in utilizing the internet

This opportunity is sponsored by: Girls For Gender Equity (GGE)

This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers

Adults (18-54) Unpaid Interns Individual

Contact Person:
Joanne Smith, Executive Director, (718) 857-1393, (email)

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Address:

1360 Fulton Street, Ste 314 Brooklyn, NY 11216 (See a map)

Directions:

Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Nostrand Avenue A Train,   Walk distance (in minutes): 2   Nearest Bus Stop: B43, B44, and B25 buses, 2 minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

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Volunteer Shifts
	10+ hours per week office is open 10am-6pm M-F