2015 BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT INTERNSHIP
NW Documentary seeks a Business Development Intern to ensure success of the
organization’s year-end fundraising, events and community outreach. This position will
give hands-on experience in nonprofit fundraising, communications and public relations.
This is an excellent opportunity for a someone with good planning, communication and
outreach skills who wants to be directly involved in the growth and success of a small
media arts non-profit.
Duties will fall into the following categories: Campaign administration, Outreach and
Public Relations, Events and Donor development.
Key Duties:
Fundraising
• Assist staff with donation appeals and targeted campaigns
• Events planning and coordination
• Corporate sponsorship solicitation
Outreach & Public Relations
• Coordinate outreach activities for donor retention and continued Alumni
involvement
• E-newsletter preparation, social media engagement, campaigns and website
updates
• Prepare press releases, create and maintain contact lists and update public
calendar
Administrative
• Maintain and streamline information gathering/filing systems
• Compile grant applications and report materials, ensure submission
• Data entry and updating of Salesforce records
Qualified Candidate will be:
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Skilled in problem solving, prioritizing, and decision-making.
• Experienced in face-to-face and online networking.
• Demonstrated experience in fundraising, community outreach or public relations
• Self-motivated and takes initiative on projects
• Outgoing and able to build good rapport with people from variety of backgrounds
• Experienced in Salesforce or similar CRM systems
Internship Details
Time Commitment: 15-20 hours per week, February through December 2015. Work
schedule is flexible with most hours falling M-F 10-6pm.
Compensation: This is an unpaid internship that offers a chance to improve and establish
development and outreach initiatives that will make a big impact on a small organization.
The right candidate has opportunity to grow into a paid position. Intern will be given the
equivalent of $60/month in transportation expenses and free membership to NW
Documentary.
For your help, you’ll gain:
• Practical and professional experience at an established media arts non-profit
• Connections to a network of filmmaking professionals and working artists
• Opportunities for professional growth
About the Organization
NW Documentary specializes in the art of documentary storytelling. Its mission is to
create significant documentaries, teach others to create documentaries, and to build
community through the exhibition of original documentary works. For more information,
visit nwdocumentary.org
To Apply:
Applicants should submit a cover letter of stated interest and qualifications, as well as a
current resume with work samples and references. Letters of recommendation are
encouraged, 2 professional references are required. Please submit to:
jobs@nwdocumentary.org by February 5th.