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Internship Role Descriptions 2024

The following positions comprise the Internships available under the 501(c)3 Our Home Base, Inc. company. The organization is on a mission to start up a "home base" for New York City and New York State Youth ages 18-24 who have aged from the foster care system the support that all youth deserve, leadership development. The design of a quality evidence-based transitional home is needed more than ever before and you have the opportunity to be a part of this transformative organization. We are seeking innovating, creative and driven people who are passionate with the undertaking of the program to help push our initiative forward and make a lasting impact. Elected members will have their choice of selecting a semester, year, or multiyear term commencing this 2016 fall season based on availability.

Website and Instagram posts

This position is unique because it is self-guided and allows the individual to express their creative work freely through updating website which clearly defines our purpose and provides program transparency for the public to access. In this role, you will be a key member of the digital media department and will work collaboratively with cross-functional media team members.

Ideal Candidate:

· Motivated, career focused team player

· Capable of troubleshooting web-related issues

Specific Responsibilities:

· Perform general website maintenance and web tasks as directed by the media team

Nonprofit Development

Designed specifically for an individual looking to pursue a carrier in nonprofit sector, this intern will learn the steps into creating a solid, dynamic foundation. This opportunity provides an excellent chance to be immersed in a vibrant nonprofit environment and hone research skills while learning about how to manage a nonprofit.

Ideal Candidate:

· Undergraduate or graduate students with a demonstrated academic and/or extracurricular interest in social justice and human rights with strong organizational skills.

· Strong attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication and familiarity with Excel/Word and skillful ability with Internet searches.

· Fundraising, marketing and database experience a plus.

Specific Responsibilities:

· Conducting research, tracking findings, developing a strategy related to prospective funding sources, including individual and major donors

· Monitoring marketing and fundraising trends within the fields of transitioning foster youth advocacy and the aging sector

· Partake in the design of digital and print materials (advertisements, posters, brochures and one-pagers)

· Manage short-term projects as assigned, including preparation of presentations for donor cultivation, event organization outreach, internal reports and updates, and database reporting