Operations and Marketing Intern

Job Description: 

Spark Point Fundraising Interns help the company complete internal projects that support our strategic growth and operations. In addition, Interns have the opportunity to shadow staff in client meetings, attend events, and learn from people with decades of experience in the nonprofit sector. An interest in social justice, entrepreneurship, and non-profit management are helpful for successful candidates.

·    Learning the reporting capacity of Asana and building custom reports to help the company track success metrics for clients.

·       Assisting the Operations and Marketing Manager with research projects and project implementation (including attending marketing meetings weekly, if scheduling permits).

·       Assisting the Managing Director and Operations Team with project management and note taking in client meetings.

·       Assisting with client appreciation and experience efforts.

·       Nonprofit Sector – The person in this position must have an interest in the nonprofit sector and/or volunteer experience with a nonprofit organization.

·       Communication – The person in this position must be able to effectively (meaning without ambiguity or animosity) communicate with colleagues, clients, and others in a direct and respectful manner and must prioritize direct communication as the most effective means of conveying meaning. In other words, say what you mean and mean what you say.

·       Entrepreneurship – The person in this position must have an interest in or experience with entrepreneurship.

·       Ingenuity – The person in this position must have experience with creating, designing, or otherwise coming up with a new idea, creating a plan for executing on the idea, and completing the execution of said plan.

·       Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – While it is not required that the person in this position have formal experience with DEI, they must be familiar with the concepts, be committed to diversity and inclusion, and be committed to achieving equity both within the company and beyond.

In addition, Spark Point Fundraising will support and facilitate whatever professional development and learning activities are required for Interns to receive academic credit for their work. In addition to financial compensation, Spark Point will offer the following additional benefits:

·       Professional development – Opportunities to attend events (fundraisers, lunch and learns, webinars, hearings, etc.) that are relevant to our clients’ missions and that offer an enlightening experience for interns.

 

Spark Point Fundraising LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Spark Point Fundraising LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in Washington, DC.