ROLE DESCRIPTION
ROLE TITLE:
Volunteer Business/ Corporate Development
Intern
ACCOUNTABLE TO:
Corporate Fundraising Manager
TIME COMMITMENT:
Ideally NICHS would like to appoint a
candidate who can commit on a regular basis
LOCATION:
NICHS, 21 Dublin Road Belfast, BT2 7HB
(The role will be based in Belfast but may require travel
within Northern Ireland to fulfil the requirements of the role.)
RENUMERATION:
This is a voluntary role and is unpaid;
however NICHS will be able to cover
volunteer expenses such as lunch, parking,
mileage/ travel expenses incurred within the
role
THE PERSON:
An enthusiastic, motivated, self starter seeking to gain experience within
the business development world. You will have the exciting chance to
work within the corporate marketing function of one of the most wellknown, local health charities in Northern Ireland.
Within this exciting role, you will provide valuable administrative support
to a small but dynamic team, whilst working on your own initiative, with
an opportunity to carry out specific projects.
You will be a confident communicator, both written and verbally, happy
to liaise with all levels of corporate support and you will use your
creativity to help market NICHS to the business world within NICHS
fundraising and communication activities.
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VOLUNTEER ROLE PURPOSE:
To assist the Corporate Fundraising Manager to maximise income from
corporate support within Northern Ireland and raise awareness of the
work we do.
Skills that can be developed and what we offer
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Insight into the strategic and operational running of one of NI’s
leading Health Charities
The opportunity to develop valuable research, marketing, project
management, fundraising and communication skills
The opportunity to lead on specific projects
To be part of one of the best fundraising teams in NI
Enhance written and oral communication skills
Learn about practical marketing, communication and business
development strategies
Enhance Digital and social media skills
References can be supplied on successful completion of internship
VOLUNTEER RESPONSIBILITIES:
Communications and PR
1. To update as necessary NICHS corporate database
2. To assist in the development of Corporate fundraising tools,
materials and products
3. To assist with the creation and distribution of promotional materials
Research and Events
1. To undertake research to help develop new corporate leads
2. To assist with NICHS corporate events, development/ networking
programme and corporate fundraising appeals
Admin/Internal Communications
1. To work within the Data Projection Act, NICHS Practices as well as
Institute of Fundraising Codes which we will go through with our
volunteer induction process
2. To assist with the administration required for corporate donor
communication plans and donor care support and stewardship
3. To attend team meetings and be willing to contribute to other team
activities if required and within reason
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PERSON SPECFICATION
ROLE TITLE:
Volunteer Business/ Corporate Development
Intern
ACCOUNTABLE TO:
Corporate Fundraising Manager
TIME COMMITMENT:
Ideally NICHS would like to appoint a
candidate who can commit on a regular basis
LOCATION:
NICHS, 21 Dublin Road Belfast, BT2 7HB
(The role will be based in Belfast but may require travel
within Northern Ireland to fulfil the requirements of the role.)
RENUMERATION:
This is a voluntary role and is unpaid;
however NICHS will be able to cover
volunteer expenses such as lunch, parking,
mileage/ travel expenses incurred within the
role
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
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Excellent communication skills written, verbal and interpersonal
Excellent administrative and IT skills to include Microsoft Office
Suite- Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Ability to work within a team, as well as on own initiative and to meet
deadlines
Attention to detail
Excellent research and internet skills
DESIRABLE CRITERIA:
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Previous business development, fundraising, and/or events
experience
Experience of website content management systems and use of
databases
Knowledge of voluntary/charity sector
Marketing, Business, Communications/PR Degrees
Experience in the Use of social media – twitter, Facebook
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*Please note: short listing will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set
out above, using the information given on the application form. You should therefore
address the requirements when completing the application form, as failure to do so
may result in you not being short listed. The experience for this post can be paid
or unpaid but it must be in a formal setting.
*NICHS reserves the right to upgrade criteria should the volume of applications
so warrant.
CLOSING DATE for all applications is Friday 1st March 2013
Completed applications should be sent to NICHS, 21 Dublin Road, Belfast,
BT2 7HB
Or
Emailed to recruitment@nichs.org.uk
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