Internship Opportunities

Internship: Grant Writer

Term(s): Spring, Summer, Fall*

 

United Way of Denton County, Inc.

United Way of Denton County serves to advance the common good by focusing on the building blocks for a good life – a quality education that leads to a stable job, enough income to support a family through retirement, and good health.  www.unitedwaydenton.org

 

Job Description:

The grant writer will become knowledgeable of the programs and services offered by United Way of Denton County, research funding sources and write and prepare grant applications. More specifically:

1. Through interviews and other means, gather information that will easily allow him/her to grasp the concept of a project or program for which funding is sought as defined by the Community Impact Director or Community Resources Director.
2. Acquire and maintain sound knowledge and understanding of the organization, and use that knowledge and understanding to better comprehend all projects and programs for which grants may/will be sought and to recommend the seeking of grants.
3. Research grant-making organizations (locally and through provided great search subscription and the internet) and analyze them to identify likely funding sources for specific projects and programs.
4. Compile, write, and edit all grant applications exhibiting strong expository writing skills and a high-level command of grammar and spelling.
5. Review and/or assist in the creation of the budget of a project or program for which funding is sought and make recommendations to better present it to grant-making organizations.
6. Develop individual grant proposals in accordance with each grant-making organization's preferences and follow exactly each grant-making organization's guidelines.
7. Keep in contact with grant-making organizations during their review of a submitted grant application in order to be able to supply additional supportive material (if allowed during internship, otherwise update staff on the timeline/monitoring process).
8. Manage the process of supplying progress reports when required by a grant-making organization that has funded a project or program.

 

General Requirements:

Adhere to business casual dress code when working at the office. Must have above average writing/grammar skills. Must write clearly and informatively, varying writing style to meet needs. Must present numerical data effectively and be able to read and interpret written information. Must pay attention to detail and be deadline-oriented. Grant writer must be well organized and self-motivated. Experience with and knowledge of computer operation including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and the internet.

  

If interested in this position, please contact Leah Jordan, Community Impact Director at 940.566.5851 X105 or leah@unitedwaydenton.org.

Marketing/PR/Campaign Internship*

 

Objective

This position helps United Way better fulfill its mission to advance the common good.  You will become an integral team member of United Way and have a vital role in preparation of marketing and communications materials.  You will also have the opportunity to lead projects, be creative, develop a portfolio, and promote philanthropy.

 

Nature And Scope

This position reports directly to the Marketing & Communications Director and is responsible for support of specific marketing and communications activities. 

 

Spring Semester:

• Assists in planning and implementation of special events as assigned
• Organizes production of awards/certificates
• Assists in production of mailings related to donor communications
• Attend marketing and special events committee meetings
• Provide assistance with communications materials, including brochures, annual report, campaign video, etc.
• Work with staff and marketing committee to incorporate UWA “brand messaging” into all local United Way materials.
• Assist in preparing and posting copy on website.
• Research, interview and write success stories within the United Way system.  These stories could be used in newsletters, website and print materials, as well as possible story angles for the news media.
• Update/maintain media contacts
• Attend United Way events and assist as requested
• Assist in promotion of Volunteer Income Tax Assistance sites
• Take photos as requested
• Research/produce collateral materials as directed
• Assists Marketing & Communications Director in other activities as needed

 

Summer Semester: *Summer 2008 is full

• Assists in planning and implementation of special events as assigned
• Organizes production of awards/certificates
• Assists in production of mailings related to donor communications
• Attend marketing, special events, and campaign cabinet committee meetings
• Provide assistance with communications materials as needed
• Assists with data base management, including building an email database for launch of e-newsletter and communications materials
• Work with staff and marketing committee to incorporate UWA “brand messaging” into all local United Way materials.
• Assist in preparing and posting copy on website.
• Research, interview and write success stories within the United Way system.  These stories could be used in newsletters, website and print materials, as well as possible story angles for the news media.
• Update/maintain media contacts
• Attend United Way events and assist as requested
• Assist with campaign presentations as needed
• Take photos as requested
• Research/produce collateral materials as directed
• Assists Marketing & Communications Director and Resource Development Director in other activities as needed

 

Fall Semester:

• Assists in planning and implementation of special events as assigned
• Organizes production of awards/certificates
• Assists in production of mailings related to donor communications
• Attend marketing, special events, and campaign cabinet committee meetings
• Provide assistance with communications materials
• Assist with campaign presentations as needed
• Work with staff and marketing committee to incorporate UWA “brand messaging” into all local United Way materials.
• Assist in preparing and posting copy on website.
• Research, interview and write success stories within the United Way system.  These stories could be used in newsletters, website and print materials, as well as possible story angles for the news media.
• Update/maintain media contacts
• Assist with database management
• Attend United Way events and assist as requested
• Take photos as requested
• Research/produce collateral materials as directed
• Assists Marketing & Communications Director and Resource Development Director in other activities as needed

 General Requirements:

Adhere to business casual dress code when working at the office or events.  Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.  Must be detail oriented and able to multi-task.  Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc) and the internet required.  Knowledge of website maintenance, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator) desired.  Background in English, Marketing, or Journalism preferred.  Ability to speak and write in Spanish desired.       

If interested in this position, please contact Deborah Webb, Marketing and Communications Director at 940.566.5851 X101 or deborah@unitedwaydenton.org.

Internship: Program Intern

Term(s): Spring, Summer, Fall – Dependent on Program Chosen*

 

Job Description:

The following programs are open to student internships: Healthy Communities (year round), Financial Stability (Fall/Spring) , Emergency/Disaster Coordination (year round).

Though many specific duties will vary depending on the program, ALL programs require the following:

• Learn the material on the chosen program well enough to speak on it and teach it to others.
• Attend coalition/community meetings and coordinate efforts with community partners.
• Evaluate current effectiveness and recommend improvements to the program based upon community research.
• Implement and track outcome measurements for the program and prepare report that can be used in communication to the board of directors, community funders and in grant writing.
• Provide office/administrative support for chosen program.
• Other duties as assigned.

General Requirements:

Adhere to business casual/business professional dress code as appropriate. Must be available to work some evening and weekend hours. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be able to read and interpret written information. Must pay attention to detail, be deadline-oriented, organized and self-motivated. Experience with and knowledge of computer operation including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and the internet.

  

If interested in this position, please contact Leah Jordan, Community Impact Director at 940.566.5851 X105 or leah@unitedwaydenton.org.

 

Internship: SECC Internship

Term(s):  Summer, Fall*

United Way of Denton County, Inc.

United Way of Denton County serves as the Local Campaign Manager (LCM) for the State Employee Charitable Campaign (SECC).  The SECC was created in 1993 to enable the state agency and higher education employees the benefit of giving to many of their favorite charities through and annual workplace giving campaign which offers the convenience of payroll deduction.

www.secctexas.org

 

Job Description:

 

• Plan, coordinate and execute SECC for UWDC according to the rules and regulation of each campaign. 
• Provide assistance to the Local Campaign Manager (LCM) and Chair of the Local Employee Committee (LEC) for meetings and other events.
• Create and distribute appropriate materials for SECC.
• Coordinate with Employee Campaign Coordinators (ECC’s) at UNT and TWU to offer assistance with the SECC campaign.
•  Provide office/administrative support for SECC.
•  Other duties as assigned.

General Requirements:

Adhere to business casual/business professional dress code as appropriate. Must be available to work a flexible schedule as needed.  Must have excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be able to read and interpret written information. Must pay attention to detail, be deadline-oriented, organized and self-motivated. Experience with and knowledge of computer operation including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and the internet.

 

If interested in this position, please contact Jodi Ramón, Community Resource Director at 940.566.5851 X100 or jodi@unitedwaydenton.org.

*Internships are unpaid.