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Posted by Reyna on
Monday,
May 14, 2012 at 2:36pm
There’s one open desk remaining at DonorsChoose.org this summer – working with our Partnerships & Business Development team to crank out new leads and dig up top prospects.
A great Development Fellow candidate will:
be a current undergraduate or recent graduate,
have experience in data mining, research and analysis,
be highly organized, detail-oriented, results driven and a strong project manager.
If you or someone you know might be interested in this paid summer fellowship position, please see position details and application instructions here.
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Posted by Laura on
Wednesday,
December 14, 2011 at 4:31pm
This past fall DonorsChoose.org posted a company profile on InternMatch, seeking winter interns. A few weeks later we were matched!
Here is our Logistics and Business Relations Intern, Joesph, in his own words:
While I am an intern and not a full-time staff member, I have been given real projects and been able to play a significant role in DonorsChoose.org’s mission to best serve teachers and their needs. Analyzing this data helps the organization make more informed decisions about how to get the right resources at the lowest possible cost.
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Posted by Laura on
Friday,
September 9, 2011 at 5:08pm
“During my internship at DonorsChoose.org, I experienced the rare combination of learning practical new skills, conducting meaningful work, and having a blast!” – Clare, Harvard University
The Program
The mission of our internship program is to provide college students with exposure to and work experience in the nonprofit sector. Because DonorsChoose.org is still a relatively new organization, interns have the unique opportunity to contribute to its growth and scalability.
Check out some blog posts where interns describe their experiences in their own words:
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Posted by Laura on
Monday,
December 6, 2010 at 6:53pm
“Interning at DC.org has been a life-changing experience. I have never met a more intelligent, innovative, devoted, and fun group of people. I am so grateful that I had the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of countless public school students!”- Jade, Elmira College
“During my internship at DonorsChoose.org, I experienced the rare combination of learning practical new skills, conducting meaningful work, and having a blast!” – Clare, Harvard University
This was an awesome and rewarding internship experience … Thank you for proving that the real world is not a scary place and it is possible to love your job (as a rising college senior, these are legitimate fears of mine).” –Dana, University of Maryland
The Program:
The mission of our internship program is to provide college students with exposure to and work experience in the nonprofit sector. Because DonorsChoose.org is still a relatively new organization, interns have the unique opportunity to contribute to its growth and scalability. Depending on the needs of the organization and the particular skills and interests of the student, this spring intern may have the opportunity to work in the Operations or Marketing teams. We can offer course credit.
Possible projects:
Drafting award entries for DonorsChoose.org, our Founder and CEO, and other DC.org staff members (like this recent one)
Helping to manage Facebook and Twitter posts; creating lists of our followers with the most “influence” on Twitter, etc.
Making suggestions to improve functionality of custom-made back-end website technology and efficiency of current policies and procedures
Developing materials to pitch and score revenue-generating business partnerships and compiling reports of campaign results for current business partners
Researching Companies the team may identify as potential vendor partners
Data collection and analysis regarding materials inquiries from teachers and project submissions for items not offered by partner vendors
Answering teachers’ inquiries and performing other customer service functions
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Posted by Laura on
Monday,
August 23, 2010 at 1:00pm
“Interning at DC.org has been a life-changing experience. I have never met a more intelligent, innovative, devoted, and fun group of people. I am so grateful that I had the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of countless public school students!”- Jade, Elmira College
“During my internship at DonorsChoose.org, I experienced the rare combination of learning practical new skills, conducting meaningful work, and having a blast!” – Clare, Harvard University
This was an awesome and rewarding internship experience … Thank you for proving that the real world is not a scary place and it is possible to love your job (as a rising college senior, these are legitimate fears of mine).” –Dana, University of Maryland
The Program:
The mission of our internship program is to provide college students with exposure and work experience in the nonprofit sector. DonorsChoose.org is a growing organization, so our interns have the unique opportunity to contribute to our growth and scalability. Depending on the needs of the organization and the particular skills and interests of the student, this fall/spring intern may have the opportunity to work in the Operations or Partnerships & Business Development teams. We can offer course credit.
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Posted by cory on
Thursday,
July 1, 2010 at 5:50pm
“Interning at DC.org has been a life-changing experience. I have never met a more intelligent, innovative, devoted, and fun group of people. I am so grateful that I had the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of countless public school students!” – Jade, Elmira College
“During my internship at DonorsChoose.org, I experienced the rare combination of learning practical new skills, conducting meaningful work, and having a blast!” – Clare, Harvard University
“This was an awesome and rewarding internship experience … Thank you for proving that the real world is not a scary place and it is possible to love your job (as a rising college senior, these are legitimate fears of mine).” –Dana, University of Maryland
The Program:
The mission of our internship program is to provide college students with exposure to and work experience in the nonprofit sector. Because DonorsChoose.org is still a relatively new organization, interns have the unique opportunity to contribute to its growth and scalability. Depending on the needs of the organization and the particular skills and interests of the student, interns may have the opportunity to work in the Operations, Marketing, Partnerships and Development, Finance, or Technology & User Experience Department. We can offer course credit.
Previous intern responsibilities and projects include:
Designing the website’s landing page for “Gift Options”
Writing blog posts
Analyzing and evaluating vendor performance
Designing banners and marketing materials for the social media campaign
Researching cost-cutting possibilities in feedback process
Responding to teacher customer service inquiries
Performing data analyses and recommending changes based on findings
Planning, coordinating, and conducting interviews for short marketing videos
Check out some blog posts where interns describe their experiences in their own words:
We are seeking civic-minded students with an interest in education and nonprofits to join our team for a semester, the year or a summer. Semesterly and yearly interns are expected to work at least 10 hours per week, and summer interns work at least 20 hours per week, but we welcome full time interns.
Interns should:
Be detail-oriented and organized
Be innovative, entrepreneurial and think outside the box
Be able to work independently and take initiative
Have strong writing, analytical and computer skills, with proficiency in Excel
Have a sense of humor :-)
How to Apply:
Please submit a cover letter, resume and two references to interning@donorschoose.org. In your email please specify when you would be able to work (for a semester, for a year or for the summer) and include your departmental preference, though we will also use your experience and skills to determine the best placement.
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Posted by Brandon on
Tuesday,
September 8, 2009 at 7:51pm
We’re looking for college interns for the 2009-2010 school year and the summer of 2010. See instructions for “How to Apply” below.
The DonorsChoose.org college internship program gives students first-hand experience in the nonprofit sector. We’re a relatively young organization, so interns have the opportunity to directly contribute to our growth. Depending on our needs and the skills and interests of the student, an intern might work in the Operations, Marketing, Finance, or Art department. Internships are unpaid. We can offer course credit.
Previous Intern Projects
Designing the website’s Gift Options landing page as well as banners and marketing materials for different campaigns
Directly helping teachers and donors who have questions about our program
Conducting data analysis to recommend cost-cutting measures and other improvements for our operations
Planning, coordinating, and conducting interviews for short marketing videos
Managing recruitment for usability testing of website features
“This was an awesome and rewarding internship experience … Thank you for proving that the real world is not a scary place and it is possible to love your job (as a rising college senior, these are legitimate fears of mine).” –Dana, University of Maryland
Department Descriptions
Operations
The Operations team manages the workflow of a project from the time it’s submitted by a teacher until a Thank-You Package is sent to the donor(s), and handles any teacher or donor inquiries. The team also develops website improvements to streamline and automate our workflow to help ensure the sustainability of DonorsChoose.org.
Marketing
The Marketing team is responsible for attracting and retaining donors by ensuring that the donation process, from choosing a project to fund to receiving a Thank-You Package from the classroom, is as smooth and easy as possible. In addition, this team manages donor-outreach campaigns and implements donor tools such as Social Media widgets and GivingPages.
Finance
The Finance team is responsible for accounts payable, financial accounting, and grant analysis. Specifically, the team handles invoice payment, expense reports, financial reporting, grant analysis, and other related matters.
Art
The Art department is responsible for all design aspects of the organization, ranging from graphics on the website and marketing materials to the creation of logos and campaign banners.
Who We’re Looking For
We seek civic-minded students with an interest in education and nonprofits.
Time Commitment:
Available for at least 10 weeks
Fall and Spring interns are expected to work at least 10 hours per week
Summer interns are expected to work at least 20 hours per week
Qualifications:
Detail-oriented and organized
Innovative, outside-the-box thinker
Ability to work independently and take initiative
Strong writing and analytical skills
Sense of humor
How to Apply
If you are a college student interested in interning with DonorsChoose.org, email interning(at)donorschoose(dot)org with the following information:
Cover Letter
Resume
Two references (name, phone, email)
Availability (Fall, Spring, or Summer)
Department preference (Operations, Marketing, Finance, or Art)
Questions? Contact us at interning(at)donorschoose(dot)org
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Posted by Karina on
Friday,
September 4, 2009 at 6:25pm
We’re currently accepting applications for the DonorsChoose.org High School Internship Program. If you’re a high school student in the New York City area and would like to learn about non-profit operations while getting real-world experience and supporting public education, we encourage you to apply! We review applications on a rolling basis, but submit your application by Tuesday, September 29th for priority consideration.
