Special Projects Intern

We're hiring! This position will help build out the JA Here to Career platform and provide special event support.

Title: Special Projects Intern

Area:

Reports to: Director of Development & Marketing

Status: Part-Time, Hourly

Primary Responsibilities:

- Contribute to the design and development of the JA of North Central Ohio Here to Career platform.
- Assist in content creation, data input, quality control, and user experience testing.
- Maintain a regular schedule for information updates (as appropriate) to ensure that the platform's information is current and relevant.
- Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of special events organized by the organization.
- Help with event logistics, participant registration, and on-site support during events.
- Contribute creative ideas to enhance event experiences.
- Reach out to potential donors and partners to solicit in-kind donations and gifts.
- Maintain a database of donors and contributions.
- Send thank-you notes and maintain positive relationships with donors.
- Accurately enter and update data related to donors, events, and organizational activities.
- Ensure data integrity and assist in generating reports as needed.
- Perform general administrative tasks, including filing, photocopying, and organizing office supplies.

Qualifications (required)

Education/Experience Required:
- College student
- Strong computer skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher) and Canva as well as the desire and ability to learn new systems.
- Interest(s) in non-profit management, program management, event management, public relations,marketing and/or sales.
- Strong desire to grow and learn new skills.
- Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and oral/written communication skills; strong attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to work well independently and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work well in a highly collaborative team environment with proven ability to build strong relationships with individuals at all levels of an organization, as well as external constituents.
- Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation; this position is in-person at the Canton, Ohio office Tuesday through Thursday.

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to: sit, walk, occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, continually required to talk or hear, occasionally required to bend, lift, or climb, frequently required to lift, and carry light weights (25-50 pounds), and specific vision abilities include: close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust or focus.