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Non-Profit Leadership & Management Intern (Remote)

Thaddeus Resource Center
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About Us:   

We empower girls and women to move from hopeless to hopeful!  

The Thaddeus Resource Center is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to restore HOPE, inspire GROWTH, and EMPOWER girls and women through education, life skill development, workforce training, and other supportive services. We pride ourselves in having established a family-oriented culture that promotes open communication and collaboration through our values of Empowerment, Commitment, Hope, Compassion, Community, and Grace. 

If you are looking for a HANDS-ON experience where you can truly make an IMPACT, join our team and help us achieve our mission and vision of reaching our community of women, girls, and at-risk youth. 

About the role: 

A Non-profit Intern at Thaddeus will assist in all aspects of the organization. This means helping out in all areas and positions within the non-profit (Operations, Development, Human Resources, and/or Programs). The Intern will learn how the different roles work both individually and together within the organization.    

 

The Non-profit Intern will receive direct supervision from the Executive Director under the HR Department and will get the chance to work in a self-organized team setting.

 

This internship is unpaid, but eligible for academic or course credit if approved by your educational institution.

 

Responsibilities: 

  • Perform a variety of general administrative tasks 
  • Work closely with the Executive Director and assist in keeping her up-to-date with various organizational ongoings  
  • Represent the Executive Director in meeting(s) 
  • Help plan and take part in monthly events for the non-profit 
  • Assist in making presence known through social media and creating content that aligns with organization’s mission, vision and values 
  • Assist in tracking the grants/contract process and help write funding proposals while working closely with the Development team 
  • Help organize, engage, and educate the community about our organization and its goals  
  • Partake in provided facilitation training and assist in facilitation of one or more of the organization’s virtual departments and/or committees
  • Collect data about the programs and create reports to help the Operations team track organizational goals 
  • Participate in our Buddy system once assimilated and act as a mentor/point of contact for new interns transitioning into your team during their induction and onboarding process 
  • Perform other duties as needed 

 

Qualifications: 

Required: 

  • Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Social Science, Business Management, Communications, an/or have equivalent combination of education, training, and experience 
  • Ability to learn, interpret, explain, and apply strong and effective communication skills both verbally and in writing 
  • Ability to demonstrate strong and effective research, organizational and time management skills 
  • Ability to collaborate as a team member and have a flexible schedule for group work 
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Possess a strong attention to details
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
  • Ability to pass the mandated reporter exam
  • Access to appropriate technology, internet connection and ability to function in a virtual capacity via Microsoft Teams

Preferred: 

  • Bilingual (English/Spanish)  
  • Previous experience working with non-profits
  • Social media, newsletter, and website maintenance/management experience
  • Comfortable working with data and spreadsheets
  • Prior knowledge of photo/video editing software (Adobe Creative Cloud: Photoshop, Premiere Pro, etc.) and/or website development experience
  • Graphic design experience (making flyers, infographics and other marketing materials)
  • Basic knowledge of HTML tags and Canva
  • Experience writing grant proposals within Los Angeles County
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Teams and OneNote, 8x8 Work, and Adobe Creative Suite (especially Adobe Acrobat DC)

Learning Objectives:  

  • Learn to utilize social media platforms to create an online presence for the organization 
  • Learn about the different departments within the organization  
  • Learn to organize and assist in planning non-profit events  
  • Learn to build rapport with supervisors and individuals from different departments 
  • Learn tools and techniques to facilitate online meetings 

 

Time Commitment and Working Conditions: 

  • Must be available to work a minimum of 15-20 hours per week
  • Must be available for the following VIRTUAL weekly meetings:
  • Weekly All Staff Meeting: Mondays 9 AM - 10 AM PST
  • Weekly Department Meeting: Thursdays 2 PM - 3 PM PST 
  • Must be able to commit to this 6-month to 1-year internship (accommodations can be made for school schedules, as well as exams)

Advantages: 

  • Participate in professional training offered to all employees
  • Build resume and explore career options (cross-functional training available)
  • Apply skills and knowledge to the workplace
  • Grow your professional network and build strong working relationships with previous and current Thaddeus staff
  • Flexible scheduling to allow for changes in class/work schedule and final exams

*** We are an equal opportunity employer. ***