Application deadline extended: It's not too late to intern with us this Spring!

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We are looking for energetic and talented college students with a passion for civic engagement and philanthropy to join us for the spring semester as interns at The Case Foundation. If you or someone you know fits the bill, please read on or forward the job description below!

Internships at the Case Foundation offer college students invaluable resume building work experience and networking opportunities! Not only will Interns work closely with members of the Case Foundation team and have the opportunity to learn about and contribute to many aspects of our business, but they also get to interact with our partner organizations and participate in events that feature leaders in the community.

Job Responsibilities:
Interns are a valued part of our team will handle a variety of projects to support the Foundation's mission of investing in big ideas that can change the world. They will support our social innovation programs, social media strategy and office operations on a range of tasks including, but not limited to:

• Conduct research and prepare reports or write posts for Foundation blog
• Assist with grant administration tasks
• Perform project-specific outreach to nonprofit and other external partners
• Assist with special event planning and organization
• Contribute and help maintain/enhance social media and networking presence
• Assist in blogger outreach
• Perform project-specific marketing and communications outreach
• Help with online photo gallery, video gallery and image search needs
• Support team administrative needs, when needed (including data entry, filing, mass mailings, schedule coordination and taking and preparing meeting notes)

Job Requirements:

• Undergraduate and graduate college students
• Ability to commit at least 15 hours per week (flexible structure, either broken out into 2 or 3 days per week)
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills is a must, as successful candidate will work both internally with Foundation colleagues and externally with applicants and grantees from diverse populations and communities
• Interest in and ability to work in both a team environment and alone with minimal direction
• Demonstrated personal computer skills, including basic troubleshooting and use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and the willingness to learn other software tools
• Demonstrated use and comfort navigating Web 2.0 sites and tools, including blogs, social networks, video and photo sharing, etc.
• Interest in building capacity in underserved communities and championing individuals, nonprofits and social enterprises that connect people, increase giving and catalyze civic action

Compensation:
This is an unpaid internship. The Foundation does offer transportation reimbursement.

To Apply:
Please email resume and cover letter to contactus [at] casefoundation [dot] org, using the subject line: “Spring Internship” by January 22nd. We will only contact candidates who will be asked to come in for interviews.

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