Development & Fundraising Intern

MEDIAGIRLS is seeking a Development & Fundraising Intern for the fall 2021 semester. The Development and Fundraising Intern, reporting to the Executive Director, will work to grow and expand the work of MEDIAGIRLS through securing gifts for the organization to ensure that MEDIAGIRLS fulfills its mission and vision. The position will offer a great opportunity to gain experience in donor management, prospect research, event management, maintaining the donor database, grant writing and more.

An ideal candidate must:

• Be responsible, flexible, hard‐working, ethical, and committed to the mission of MEDIAGIRLS
• Possess a high level of organizational skills and be detail oriented
• Possess solid oral and written communication skills
• Be skilled at a variety of computer skills, e.g., Microsoft Word, Word Perfect Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe
• Be able to juggle multiple tasks

We are looking for interns who are not only interested in gaining more development and fundraising experience, but have a demonstrable passion for issues of gender, race, representation, and media! 

Time commitment: Maximum of 10 hours per week; September-December

Location: Remote

Status: Part Time Temporary Position

Compensation: This is a paid position. There is opportunity for school credit if allowed by the college/university of applicant. Position offers an excellent opportunity to work on substantive projects and can result in a great reference.

MEDIAGIRLS is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants of all races, religions, genders, gender identities, sexual orientations, national origins, abilities, ages, and veteran statuses will receive consideration for employment. We strongly urge people from underrepresented groups to apply. 

To apply: Email cover letter and resume to Programming & Marketing Manager at victoria@mediagirls.org, with the subject line of “Application for Development & Fundraising Intern”.