Development Volunteer (Berlin, Germany)
Development Volunteer
Berlin, Germany
Get involved and assist Skateistan from our headquarters in Berlin! Skateistan is currently seeking an enthusiastic individual with a passion for non-profit work to join our team as a Development Intern in a six-month volunteer position. The position offers the successful candidate the opportunity to build experience and to gain insight into the workings of an International NGO that is recognized for its innovation in the field of Sport for Development.
As Development Intern, you will have the opportunity to work together closely with Skateistan's Development Manager, and a motivated and innovative fundraising and communications team.
In this position you'll be the lead on handling general donor support, you'll ensure all communication with individual donors is streamlined and consistent with our brand and mission, and you'll contribute to the organization's strategy and outreach to supporters. You'll also have the opportunity to research prospective high profile individual supporters, foundations, and other institutions and stay on top of cross-departmental communication about specific donors, and donation issues and deadlines.
We kindly ask the individual chosen to dedicate 16 hours a week, working from our office in Berlin, from August through December 2017. This uncompensated position provides office perks, flexible hours, and hands-on experience.
Tasks:
Donor engagement, acknowledgement and stewardship
Updating and organizing donor database
Assisting in the development of print and online promotional materials and guides
Contributing written work for donor updates and newsletters
Copy-editing
Responding to development and other general inquiry emails
Research
Individual donor support
Preparing merchandise and materials for events
Development Department purchases
Assistance with monitoring and evaluation activities
Qualifications and Requirements:
Berlin-based for a minimum of six months
Able to commit 16 hours/week during regular office hours (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm)
Native-level English (written/spoken)
Experience in research, proposal writing, or other writing and editing tasks
Good communication skills
Proficient in Excel and Word
Time management skills
Highly organized and able to multi-task
Self-motivated and strong attention to detail
Desired Skills:
Graduate or student of Development Studies, Communications, Journalism, or related degree program with a strong emphasis on writing Experience in administrative or office environment
Experience volunteering for a non-profit
German language skills are an asset
If you are interested in applying for this position, please send CV, cover letter, and a writing sample in PDF format to [email protected] with the subject DEVELOPMENT INTERN. Students are welcome to apply and seek university credits through the position.
The deadline to apply for this position is July 26th, 2017. Interviews for this position will take place in person in Berlin between August 01st and August 04th, 2017.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
