Fundraising Internship

Internship opportunities include:

• Event Marketing: Organize and promote fundraising and educational events, including House Parties, Major Donor events and Annual Friendraiser.
• Silent Auction: Help solicit donations, organize items, and handle event logistics for a silent auction that will be held at our Annual Friendraiser on July 2nd, 2010.
• Donor Outreach: Create communication pieces to donors to increase knowledge of Tahoe- Baikal Institute programs and accomplishments through Direct Mail, Email, invitations, special events or brochures.
• General Support: Assist the Development Director in other general duties such as making phone calls, database organization, representing the Tahoe-Baikal Institute at meetings or community events, and other office duties.

Intern(s) may work on one or more of the aforementioned activities depending on experience and interest, as well as current TBI priorities.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate the following characteristics:

• Outgoing personality;
• Good written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to work independently and take creative initiative on projects;
• Strong sense of professionalism;
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint;  Familiarity with desktop publishing programs such as MS Publisher or Adobe Creative Suite also desirable.

Intern will work out of the TBI office in South Lake Tahoe. Five to ten hours per week minimum, with flexible hours. Please call Jennifer Smith-Lee, Acting Executive Director for more information. 530. 542. 5599 or email jsmith@tahoebaikal.org