Job Description

Job Description

Intern/Part-time – Development

Development

Mission Statement:

Father Bill’s & MainSpring is committed to ending and preventing homelessness in Southern Massachusetts with programs that provide emergency and permanent housing and help people obtain skills, jobs, housing, and services. We help people who are struggling with homelessness or are at risk of homelessness to achieve self-sufficiency.

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Father Bill’s & MainSpring (FBMS) is a growing and dynamic social service agency with expertise in emergency and permanent housing, job training and placement, and prevention services for individuals and families in need. Over the next five years, our strategic focus includes an increase in affordable, permanent supportive housing, a more efficient model of care for families experiencing homelessness, commitment to an enhanced delivery model to reduce the need for shelter, and improved community relations in order to achieve these goals. Our staff are thoughtful and caring individuals who share our passion for these ideals and creative approaches to helping people improve their lives.

Position Summary:

The Development Intern will assist the Development office by responding to email inquiries, forwarding emails and messages to the appropriate staff member, and entering volunteer hours and donation into our database. The Development Intern will work closely with FBMS’ Associate Director Annual Giving Operations. Senior Director of Development, Community Engagement Specialist and volunteer program to ensure that donors, volunteers and potential volunteers are being responded to on a timely basis.

This position will also work closely with the Development Assistant to ensure that acknowledgement letters are being sent out on a timely basis, which includes, but is not limited to printing, scanning, folding, and stuffing mailers.

The paid position is based out of FBMS’ administrative offices located on Belmont Street in Brockton. The internship is seasonal, with hours decreasing slightly during the summer months, with the opportunity to continue through the academic year with flexible hours based on student’s class schedule. This is a great opportunity for someone interested in nonprofit work to gain hands-on experience in fundraising, donor relations, and volunteerism. Part-time hours expected to be between 15-24 hours/week, depending upon office needs.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Monitor FBMS’s volunteer email account and respond to or forward emails in a timely fashion.
• Process in-kind donations via Raiser’s Edge.
• Assist with generating in-kind acknowledgement letters, acquiring signatures, and mailing.
• Maintain existing volunteer/donor records.
• Enter new volunteer/donor records.
• Reconcile meal service volunteer calendar and share with appropriate departments.
• Open and sort mail.
• Print, scan, and mail acknowledgement letters in a timely fashion.
• Assist with other projects pertaining to Development, as assigned.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel).
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Energetic and eager to tackle new projects and ideas.
• Reliable transportation to allow for opportunities to visit volunteer service sites.
• Attention to detail
• Desire to learn new software systems.

Skills & Competencies:

• Empathy: An understanding and empathy for those dealing with homelessness and related issues.

• Professionalism: Maintains the highest level of professionalism in the delivery of services, building of relationships, collaboration with co-workers, and representation of Father Bill’s & MainSpring within the organization and the community.

• Communication: Speaks appropriately in positive and/or negative conversations with supervisors, co- workers, volunteers, donors and constituents; Articulates the goals of Father Bill’s & MainSpring.

• Record-Keeping: Routine clerical or record-keeping incidental to the essential responsibilities of the job (including, but not limited to, data entry and case file updates).

• Job Knowledge: Possesses the practical and technical knowledge required on the job.

• Attendance: Acceptable overall attendance record, consistently at work and on time.

• Reliability: Relied upon regarding task completion and follow-up. Follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.

• Initiative: Seeks out new assignments and is willing to be flexible with additional duties.

• Adherence to Policy: Follows safety and workplace expectations, regulations and processes as defined in the Employee Handbook.

• Work Ethic: Demonstrates a commitment to the Mission and adheres to the Operating Principles of Father

Bill’s & MainSpring and works as part of a team toward a common goal.

Other:

• Safety & Security: Actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.

• Travel: Local travel may be required. Valid driver’s license and good driving record required.

• Physical Demands: The 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 under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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o Must be able to verbally convey detailed information or important instructions or ideas accurately or quickly. Must be able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information. Average visual acuity is necessary.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee. Other duties as assigned may be part of the job.

Father Bill’s & MainSpring is an equal opportunity employer.