Job description
Title: InternReports to: Project ManagerPosition Classification: Unpaid InternshipDate: Fall 2026 / Spring 2027PurposeObtain knowledge of nonprofit management and administrative duties, while assisting with day to day activities, procedures, fundraising efforts, and project focused tasks. Use personal knowledge, skills and experiences to improve the organization and spread LINC’s mission outreach. Duties and responsibilities
Review organization’s handbook and policies
Work directly with CORE Volunteers to understand and assist with daily operations
Work with Event Planning Committee to contact businesses and individuals for financial and in-kind donations for 2027 fundraiser events (5k race and golf outing)
Learn organization’s CRM features and assist Account Manager to record donations and update donors' profiles
Research companies that match employee donations and fundraise for nonprofits
Assist with Donor Relations - call to thank donors and/or send handwritten cards
Pull reports from CRM to track analytics of email marketing and direct mail
Work with our Director of Child Sponsorship to plan, implement and measure response of Child Sponsorship Program, including communicating with sponsors on their student's progress
Attend nonprofit webinars and share learned content with the team
Stay up to date with Kenyan education system and current events
Gain knowledge on nonprofit financial reports and filing by working with organization’s CFO/Treasurer
Research local philanthropy events where LINC could present and/or network
Attend LINC events, such as presentations and fundraiser events to record/photograph, or provide support
Assist our team with marketing efforts through social media engagement, emails, and printed mail.
Qualifications
Motivated, dedicated learner, and hardworking
Excellent organization skills
Analytical and creative thinking
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Customer-oriented approach with aptitude
Subject to a background check
Ability to learn and use Google - G-suite, email and chat feature for communication
Willingness to learn NeonONE CRM and BambooHR software
Education and ExperienceEnrolled college student pursuing studies in nonprofit management, child development, international development, business, marketing or similar studiesExperience with customer service and maintaining professional setting Working Conditions
Internship with self scheduled hours
Primarily virtual, with potential in-person meetings
Physical requirementsThis position operates in a remote/virtual professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. If meeting in person, intern is to be dressed business casual and maintain a professional demeanorSalary: 0Originally posted on Himalayas
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