The Hunger Project (THP) is a global non-profit organization whose mission is to end hunger and poverty by pioneering sustainable, grassroots, women-centered strategies and advocating for their widespread adoption in regions where hunger persists. We operate in 23 countries with 350 staff and have mobilized 395,000 volunteer leaders worldwide. Our programs throughout Africa, South Asia and Latin America are based on an innovative, holistic approach, which empowers women and men living in rural villages to become the agents of their own development and make sustainable progress in overcoming hunger and poverty.
Organization Website: https://thp.org
Organization Address: 110 W 30th Street, 6th Floor
Contact Name: Brandi VanSickle
Contact Email: apply@thp.org
INTERNSHIP INFORMATION
Industry: Social Justice
US Fundraising Events & Special Projects Intern
Are you passionate about international affairs and international development work? Would you like an internship with a global organization working to empower women and men to end their own hunger and poverty? Do you enjoy creating new ideas and watching them come alive? Then you should join our Investor Engagement Team!
The Hunger Project is seeking individuals with a passion for serving others and an interest in supporting our work during Fall 2022. This is a part time, unpaid, remote internship. However, this internship may satisfy the requirements for academic credit or internship stipend program. Please check with your school and local communities before accepting to determine.
This is an opportunity for passionate, creative and adaptable individuals who are eager to learn to actively support many facets of project management through THP branding, planning and implantation of engagement events, trips, conferences and special projects. These individuals will build relationships, grow their mindset and skills as they eagerly put into practice their formal educational training.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the planning, coordinating and executing of engagement events (virtual or in-person).
- Draft and edit communication, content and fundraising materials specific to US Fundraising efforts, events, investor trips and branding.
- Provide administrative, creative and project management support to the Engagement team.
- Support the planning, coordinating and executing of the Fall Event as needed.
- Support the planning, coordinating and executing of all logistic responsibilities of staff, board and programs countries.
- Act as a project manager by keeping documents, systems, budgets, schedules, meeting notes and overviews up to date and organized.
- Build relationships with THP staff, vendors, investors and other past/present THP interns.
- Other administrative duties and projects as assigned by Engagement Associate or Engagement Manager.
Desired Skills: Qualifications:
- Current part time or full time student at an accredited college or university.
- Must be able to commit to 12-30 hours per week. No weekends.
- Must be able to attend the Fall Event if needed.
- Desire to learn, grow and embrace or generate new innovative ideas.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented and committed to accuracy.
- Self-starter with strong leadership and social skills. Must be able to work independently and take ownership of your time, space and projects.
- Interest and/or work experience in international development, gender studies, non-profit management, fundraising, client services, event management and hospitality.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Creative ability to develop print, digital and social content.
- A team player who is adaptable, flexible and willing to contribute in any way needed. Has a desire to be in service of others, working behind the scenes to ensure excellent delivery of the team’s work. Resourceful and must be able to work independently.
- Knowledge of standard business applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Gmail, Google Docs; knowledge of Sales Force a plus, as well as any graphics programs;
- Willingness to assist during evening events or meetings.
- Experience working across nations and cultures is a plus, as well as multiple language skills.
- Commitment to THP’s values, including an understanding of and compatibility with our principles and philosophy. The successful candidate will be working with a team who loves what they are doing and feels it is a privilege to be working in service of this mission.
Online Application: https://apply@thp.org
