WHO WE ARE

Ranked amongst the Top 40 “Best Nonprofits to Work For 2022” by The Nonprofit Times, Eye to Eye is on a mission to improve the educational experience and outcomes of neurodiverse young people across the US, while engaging them and their allies in the movement for a more equitable and inclusive society. Together, we envision an anti-ableist world that fully embraces neurodiversity. 

For more than twenty years, Eye to Eye has provided student-centered, strengths-based programming for students who learn differently. Our research-backed near-peer mentoring curriculum has empowered more than 10,000 middle school, high school, and college-aged young adults as they develop strong social and emotional skills, navigate accommodations and barriers to access, and become advocates for more inclusive and supportive learning environments. The organization is in an exciting phase of innovation and evolution as we expand beyond our classic near-peer mentoring model to advance our mission in new and exciting ways including a renewed focus on community organizing and professional learning for educators.

At Eye to Eye, we are passionate individuals inspired by our mission and motivated to advance educational equity for the 1 in 5 who learn differently. We are best when learning from each other, bringing our diverse ideas, talents, stories, and perspectives to fuel collaboration and drive our work to empower young people to fully embrace their own unique strengths and gifts as well. If you are passionate about the work we do, we invite you to apply!

ABOUT THE POSITION

Eye to Eye is seeking an energetic and driven current or prospective college student with an interest in nonprofit fundraising & development with a touch of event planning. Reporting to the Associate Director of Development, this individual will work with the External Affairs group to support development functions (including engagements and support with partner organizations) and event planning around our annual Young Leaders Organizing Institute conference, particularly Partners Convening. Partners Convening brings together an incredible group of thought leaders, network partners, and supporters of Eye to Eye in an annual conference dedicated to movement building. 

The Young Leaders Organizing Institute (OI) is a week-long intensive training program held at the University of Denver in Denver, CO. Approximately 250+ Chapter Leaders, staff, and community partners attend the OI to build leadership skills through workshops, community building, and working with leading role models from the national stage.

This internship will run from early June to mid-August in a full-time capacity. It is a remote-based position that can be performed from any location within the United States. The intern will also be required to support the team in-person during OI week as part of our Logistics team. This year's OI will be held in Denver, CO from August 2nd-August 7th. All expenses to Denver including transportation (airfare, train, car, etc.) and lodging will be covered by the organization. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide development support in preparing for Partners Convening at the OI including the following emails and content creation, supply procurement assistance, attendee tracking;
• Post-OI event support on gathering feedback and follow-up communications;
• Assist in giving campaigns, including the development of materials for physical and digital solicitation, assisting in coordination with vendors and mailings;
• Assist development efforts in donor engagement and communications;
• Other duties as assigned.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to travel to Denver, CO (with transportation, lodging, and meals paid for) from August 2nd through August 7th;
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail needed to manage a busy schedule, email inbox, and task lists;
• Demonstrated experience with managing complex projects including setting priorities, managing resources, navigating challenges, and meeting and/or exceeding goals;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including experience developing relationships with various stakeholders;
• Resourcefulness and creativity in proposing ideas;
• Energetic, entrepreneurial, and hardworking, with a fun approach to work;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Apps Suite, DropBox, and working with data and large quantities of information;
• Driver's license helpful, but not required;
• Passion for the mission, vision, and goals of Eye to Eye, including a personal commitment to inclusive collaboration that prioritizes and incorporates diversity and equity in all aspects of work.

COMPENSATION

The intern will receive a weekly stipend of $250. Further, they will also get all-expense to Denver, CO covered from August 2nd through August 7th. This includes transportation (airfare, train, car, etc.), lodging, and meals. 

APPLICATION PROCESS & TIMELINE

Please submit a resume, cover letter addressing the most critical skills and experiences desired for this role as outlined above, and any other required materials online at eyetoeyenational.org/careers.

Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, with an ideal start date no later than June 13, 2022.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

Eye to Eye is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the strength in differences and seeks a team that is reflective of the diverse communities we serve. In furtherance of this goal, we strongly encourage candidates who learn differently and the educators, advocates, and allies who support them directly to apply. 

All applicants will receive full consideration without regard to disability, medical condition, race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ancestry, religion, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital or familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. 

Eye to Eye is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request, either by phone at 347-819-4726 or email at people(at)eyetoeyenational.org.