Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Non-Profit Public Relations/Fundraising Internship Opportunity


Job Title:                                                              Intern – Public Relations Assistant
Location:                                                              District 10 Pro Bono Project, Inc.
                                                                                708B N. Walnut Street
Bloomington, IN 47404
Salary/Pay:                                                         Unpaid Internship Opportunity
Contact:                                                                Rala L. Williams – rala.dist10probono@gmail.com
Number of Hours per week:                            10 – 20 hours
Monday - Thursday
Deadline to Apply:                                             April 20, 2012
Start Date:                                                            May 15, 2012
End Date:                                                             July 19, 2012

Position Description:
District 10 Pro Bono Project (D10) is a not-for-profit legal assistance program. The mission of D10 is to provide equal access to justice for low income applicants by placing their cases with local attorneys who are willing to represent them for free. D10 is looking for a summer 2012 intern who will assist in public relations and marketing of our programs, fundraising, and other duties as assigned. Intern duties will include:
● Assist in the development and implementation of public relations opportunities as we expand our service area.
● Assist in cultivating relationships with potential corporate and community donors
● Research appropriate funding resources
● Prepare for and assist with promotional and/or fundraising events
● Writing for our newsletter

Qualifications
This position is open to undergraduates or graduate students in any applicable program at Indiana University. Specific abilities needed include:
● Desire to gain public relations/fundraising experience specifically in the non-profit/social service sector
● Organized and self-motivated
● Ability to work within a team as well as independently
● Professional demeanor when interacting with potential donors and/or clients
● Strong time management skills
● Computer proficiency
● Maintain confidentiality of client and donor information
● Be detail oriented

Application Instructions
Please submit a copy of your resume and a minimum of three (3) references via email to rala.dist10probono@gmail.com. If you have questions about the position or the application process, please feel free to email your questions as well.