Development & Events Intern
JOB TITLE: Development & Events Intern
COMMITMENT: Part-time (12-20 hours a week)
REPORTS TO: Director of Events
ABOUT US: Michigan Women Forward is a community development organization whose mission is to expand economic opportunity, empower the next generation, and celebrate and honor the accomplishments of Michigan women.
POSITION SUMMARY: Michigan Women Forward (MWF) is seeking a part-time development and events intern in our Grand Rapids office. The development & events intern will assist in fundraising and the execution of high-quality events in collaboration with development staff and volunteers.
JOB DUTIES:
· Assist with development of creative event concepts and fundraising strategies for promoting the work of the Michigan Women Forward
· Help with financial reporting, generation of invoices, and gift acknowledgement
· Maintain donor database, fundraising, and event documentation
· Attend meetings and represent MWF at external events as needed
· Other duties as assigned
SKILLS REQUIRED:
· Possess skills at initiating innovative ideas and judging correctly what will appeal to target audiences
· Exceptional communication skills both verbal and written
· Ability to collect and synthesize information from diverse sources
· Must be creative, resourceful, and detail-oriented
· Ability to set priorities and multi-task
· Experience using Microsoft Office programs. WordPress and Canva experience not required but helpful.
This position is unpaid.
Job Type: Part Time
Job Location: Grand Rapids, MI