Development and Communications Intern

Concrete Safaris has been preparing youth in East Harlem and beyond to lead healthy lives and shape their environment through outdoor education, play, exploration, and community engagement for more than a decade. Concrete Safaris seeks a highly motivated individual interested in non-profit strategy and growth, fundraising and philanthropy, youth development, and marketing to join our team as a Development and Communications intern.

Concrete Safaris raises funds to support its work through a combination of foundation and government grants and corporate and individual contributions. The Intern will work directly with the Executive Director and play a vital role in meeting CS’ fund development objectives.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities The ideal candidate is a reliable, detail-oriented, and organized excellent writer, clear communicator, independent worker, enthusiastic collaborator, and multi-tasker able to prioritize, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Must have good computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office programs. Some experience with video editing and/or graphic design is a plus.

Primary responsibilities include:

 Research new sources of funding, including foundation and government grant prospects and potential corporate supporters.

 Assist with outreach to prospective corporate partners, sponsors, and individuals.

 Help develop and draft grant proposals and reports.

 Assist in preparing supplemental materials for foundation, corporate, and government funding requests and reports as needed.

 Create content to support development and communication needs, including social media, newsletters, and blogs.

 Assist with special event planning, which may include outreach for in-kind donations and corporate sponsorship as well as publicity and graphic design support.

 Support individual and monthly donor communication, acknowledgments, and stewardship efforts.

 General office administrative and other tasks as assigned.

Hours per weeks 10-15 (on site 2-3 days/week)

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When are you available?

Full school year

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Do you have any prior experience? If so, please tell us about it.

Please send your resume and 3 writing samples to info@concretesafaris.org with the heading "Development Intern Application Supplement."