Committed to Charleston (C2C) is now hiring an intern for the fall and spring semesters. See below for description and directions for applying.
Internship Description:
The Committed to Charleston (C2C) intern is responsible for managing the student philanthropy group, C2C, which is charged with building a culture of student philanthropy and working to gain campus support for the C2C program. The work of this internship will focus primarily on promoting a philanthropic culture in our student and young alumni community. Program goals include creating opportunities for students to understand the impact of philanthropy on their education, teaching students history of the College of Charleston, building positive traditions that increase campus pride, and develop student and future alumni leaders. The intern will report to the Assistant Director, Alumni & Campus Engagement within the Annual Giving Office. The intern will work in the Annual Giving Office located in Bellsouth, Room 204.
Job tasks and Qualifications:
- Plan and implement a successful student giving campaign that solicits the entire student body
- Recruit student leaders to join the student philanthropy efforts
- Network with other student leaders to increase awareness of the student philanthropy program
- Manage and provide support for the Committed to Charleston Executive Board
- Educate students about the impact of philanthropy and raising funds for the College of Charleston
- Help plan and execute C2C events
- Conduct research including: 1) Best practice research from campuses who have implemented successful student giving programs 2) Survey students and conduct focus groups to determine philanthropic interests of students 3) Determine best methods of solicitation of students 4) Determine what traditions and rites of passage most resonate with students 5) Create an inventory of philanthropic efforts that have taken place on campus for students
- Attend all C2C Executive Board meetings and General C2C Membership meetings—2 meetings per month
- Qualified candidates must work effectively with Microsoft Office and social media platforms
- The ideal candidate must maintain confidentiality with regard to student financial information, be dependable and display a professional demeanor with others, including alumni, students, staff and faculty
- Prior fundraising experience a plus, but not required
- Students with a high interest in nonprofit development/fundraising and events will be considered for the position
- All applicants will be considered, but preference given to Juniors and Seniors
- Other duties as assigned
Skills that these tasks will strengthen:
- Analytical analysis
- Leadership skills
- Communication skills—including verbal, written and technology
- Time management
- Volunteer management, delegation, and follow-up
- Fundraising skills
- Organization skills
- Recruitment and retention strategies
Application Process:
Visit {https://docs.google.com/a/cofc.edu/forms/d/1I5-W-KB5Ke-VpTC-E_H3w_fmFBopX2J8Wrp89Ey6o7w/viewform} to complete application by 5pm on Wednesday, June 7, 2016. No phone calls, please. Please contact Lauren Whiteside, Assistant Director, Alumni & Campus Engagement, at whitesideel@cofc.edu with any questions.