We believe every child deserves a quality education. We transform lives in rural Zambian communities through education and innovation, at a fraction of the cost of other alternatives.
Over the last decade, thousands of schools have been built in Africa with the goal of providing universal access to education. However, without trained teachers, strong management, and high-quality learning materials, many of these schools are failing to produce quality results.
Our focus is beyond the build. One of our key programs, the eSchool 360, is a holistic education program centered on empowering teachers with tablets, activity-based lessons, support and weekly coaching. We developed the eSchool 360 model as a way to sustain high-quality education for less than $5 a month per student. We serve over 6,000 students across 43 schools, covering early childhood through seventh grade.
Our work also extends beyond the lines of traditional education, towards a shared mission of improving the overall lives of rural children in Zambia. We design and implement a variety of projects that aim to help all of our students, including early childhood education, financial literacy, child protection, girls and women empowerment, environmental sustainability, and life skills and sexuality. With the school as a starting point, we are able to make broad changes across families and communities to improve not only their educational outcomes, but also their overall wellbeing.
Organization Website: https://www.impactnetwork.org/
Organization Address: www.impactnetwork.org
Contact Name: Katie Kerr
Contact Phone: (191) 753-9146
Contact Email: katie@impactnetwork.org
INTERNSHIP INFORMATION
Dates of Internship: 7/5/22 – 11/5/22
Industry: Communications, Fundraising/Event Management, Social Media
Keywords: education, non-profit, Africa
Preferred Academic Level: No preference
Description of Internship: Each fall, we host our annual fundraiser, Chefs for Impact, a culinary-themed gala event that brings together top NYC chefs, corporate sponsors, and donors in support of our programs. Read more about the event here: www.chefsforimpact.org
We are planning our most exciting event yet and are looking for an energetic, highly organized, and driven intern to work closely with our executive team. The Events Associate Intern will gain hands-on experience working on this event and other fundraising projects. At our small non-profit organization, the intern will have the opportunity to make a significant impact to improve the quality of education for thousands of students served by our schools.
Responsibilities:
• Support the VP of External Relations in preparation for Chefs for Impact 2022
• Build out and confirm a strong list of auction items for live and silent auctions
• Coordinate with event vendors and venue to ensure a smooth event
• Create social media and communications strategy for event promotion
• Expand contact lists for corporate sponsorship and other funding
• Outreach to potential partners and donors, including proposal development, targeted funding research, and grant writing
• Developing social media content and implementing communications strategies
• Other administrative and operational duties as needed to achieve the Impact Network mission
Desired Skills: Core values & qualifications:
The ideal candidate is a dynamic and driven individual excited by the opportunity to contribute to the operations and impact of the organization. This ambitious individual will be resourceful, professional, and competent delivering work in individual and group settings. He/she will be highly motivated to making a difference and building a career in the non-profit sector.
The idea candidate has:
• A track record of strong academic performance
• Interest and experience related to events planning or fundraising for non-profit organizations
• Some experience in a non-profit setting and/or relevant education, with interest in international development
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and competence in implementing social media plans
• Ability to work independently or in a group
• A positive attitude towards solving problems, stressful situations, and learning new skills
• Excellent organizational skills with strategies for tracking tasks
• Confidence on the phone and in meeting new people
• Excellent research, writing, and editing skills
• A knack for storytelling and creative marketing
